BMJ 2005;330 (29 January), doi:10.1136/bmj.330.7485.0-f
Time to rethink disaster aid
Much of the aid promised after a disaster does not reach those affected, say Walker and colleagues (p 247). Funding collected soon after a catastrophic event may meet the short term needs of those affected, but a clear plan for the medium and long term support is needed. UN agencies should be funded by assessed contributions from member countries rather than having to appeal after a disaster, argue the authors, and greater planning is required for tracking aid and expenses, together with a clear plan of support for areas more prone to disasters.
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