These shutdowns reduce the quality and effectiveness of aid programs because it results in “the kind of uncertainty, volatility that is detrimental to good planning,” said Noam Unger, InterAction vice president of development policy, advocacy, and learning.
The structure of partnerships between NGOs and the U.S. government is one area that is ripe for productive reform.
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"The people of Venezuela are in desperate need of significantly expanded lifesaving and sustaining support. We must not allow them to become victims of the political brinksmanship around humanitarian assistance we are currently witnessing."
"Shutdowns affect more than the egos of a few politicians."
The Declaration committed states to “a more equitable sharing of the burden and responsibility for hosting and supporting the world’s refugees.”
InterAction met with Refugees International’s Mark Yarnell, Senior Advocate and UN Liaison, who shared insights on the relationship between NGOs working in the region and thecurrent government.
11% of the world’s population is living in extreme poverty, which is defined as surviving on only $1.90 a day.
"An alliance of more than 40 nongovernmental organizations called InterAction has urged lawmakers to repair vague and outdated provisions in the current law before passing a new one that strengthens the government's hand."
