Why are donors not meeting the shortfall? Are Pakistan and other emergencies diverting funds?
The money Oxfam is asking for in international terms is very little. Commitments have been made at Gleneagles and elsewhere but these affordable promises have not been kept. Although we are seeing an increase in emergencies, more predictable long-term funding will help local people, governments, and aid agencies respond early and save both lives and money. At this late stage, we desperately need donors to commit funds to help WFP and other agencies respond to the crisis affecting millions of people.
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