Falling short? Humanitarian funding and reform

Funding to the humanitarian sector stalled in 2023, failing to keep pace with rising demand. The donor base is continuing to narrow, with a small number of donors providing the vast majority of funding. Taken together with the overall funding decrease and reports that major donors are planning further cuts, this underlines the fragility of a system already under strain.

In this context, it is critical to improve how funding is delivered to ensure the most effective use of limited resources. As well as providing an overview of the latest data on global humanitarian assistance, the report assesses progress on selected Grand Bargain commitments to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian action.

The report analyses the latest trends in funding to local and national actors, the use of humanitarian cash and voucher assistance and anticipatory action budgets, and includes recommendations to address key challenges.

Find more information about the report and it's findings at https://devinit.org/resources/falling-short-humanitarian-funding-reform/