The international development landscape is at a turning point. As the global economy becomes more fragmented and uncertain, traditional aid models are under increasing strain. UK ODA has been sharply reduced, USAID’s footprint has narrowed, and support for low-income countries continues to decline.

In this episode of the Flywheel Economics podcast, Daniel Yeo, founder of Umami Works (https://umami.works/), joins us to explore what comes after aid as we’ve known it. Drawing on his experience across development, investment, and policy, Daniel reflects on why the old charity model is no longer sufficient and what new, more catalytic approaches could unlock sustainable growth.

From mobilising private capital to nurturing credible investment pipelines, this conversation searches for the “umami” in international development: the missing ingredient that helps good ideas scale, endure, and compound over time.

Special thanks to our guest, Daniel Yeo (Founder, umami.works) for his invaluable insights.

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