As the global economy recovers in the wake of the covid19 pandemic, non-governmental organizations and the civic space suffered setbacks as this saw the reduction and in some cases suspension of funds by donor agencies.
However, many managed to wriggle out of the crisis but with a slowdown in activities.

According to Kofi Awity, a development consultant, donor agencies have also re-positioned themselves to make sure that states and communities that need aid actually receive it.