The Dutch government plans to reduce funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from €1.4 billion to €400 million for 2026-2030, igniting backlash from development aid organizations. Minister Liesje Klever asserts that NGOs must diversify funding sources, mandating they source at least half of their income externally. Critics, including leaders from Pax and Oxfam, warn that such cuts will hinder efforts in poverty alleviation and human rights protection, urging government reconsideration. The plan marks the government’s first step in a broader €2.4 billion annual reduction in development aid, with specifics to be detailed in 2025.