Africa: Hyper-Prioritisation No Longer Makes Sense. Here's Why.
[The New Humanitarian] Maputo and London -- "Trust in the process is evaporating among humanitarians and even some donors."
Maputo and London — Trust in the humanitarian process is waning as funding has plummeted. The number of people designated to receive aid has decreased from 189.5 million to 87 million due to hyper-prioritisation. However, this approach has unintended consequences and leaves behind 135 million people who were still in need. The hyper-prioritisation mantra of "leave no one behind" is not being upheld.
Humanitarian conditions have worsened, but the number of people in need in appeals has dropped significantly from 339 million to 239 million. The scope of who can be considered in needs analysis has been narrowed, with stricter geographical limits and a shock-based approach. This has resulted in millions of people being excluded from assistance.
The abrupt exit of 11 response plans and the lack of a comprehensive plan for actors to take over in these areas further exacerbates the issue. A better humanitarian appeal system should provide consistent data, unambiguous targets, and clear funding expectations.
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