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Development finance to Southeast Asia hits decade low

Development finance flows to Southeast Asia have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, according to analysis from the Lowy Institute. The decline signals shrinking external funding for infrastructure and development projects across the region, raising concerns about widening investment gaps as governments contend with post-pandemic fiscal pressures and competing global demands for development capital.

Why now: Fresh Lowy Institute analysis showing the decade-low funding level is newly drawing attention to Southeast Asia's development financing gap.

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