Financing social spending in humanitarian settings
Children, particularly those living in poverty, continue to bear the brunt of conflict and humanitarian crises across regions. Nearly 40 per cent of children in countries affected by conflict or fragility live in extreme poverty compared to just 10 per cent for children who live in non-fragile states 1 . Social services should be prepared to…, Challenges by sector, Even relatively stable low- and middle-income countries struggle to adequately fund social services. On average, spending on health, education and social protection in low- and middle-income countries remains below the recommended minimum levels required to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For countries facing humanitarian crises,…, Recommendations, To bridge the funding gap and adequately finance social spending in humanitarian contexts, the following four actions are recommended to address the growing need: Investing in anticipation, preparedness and resilience. Despite the recommendations of the UN High Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing , 93 per cent of humanitarian aid continues to…