Achieving fair distribution of humanitarian assistance is an ongoing challenge.
When resources are insufficient to address the scale of need, this creates important ethical challenges for donors, agencies and organisations in deciding where to prioritise their efforts and put their funding.
The belief that humanitarian support should be allocated based on need, and go to those who require it most, is reflected in the principles of humanity and impartiality that form the bedrock of modern humanitarian action. When deciding where to prioritise funding, a judgment must always be made, and often this is not based on level of need alone.
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The prioritisation exchange: your insights, challenges and lessons
We want to better understand the impact of the decisions being made, and what can be learned from them.
Your insights can be part of a global conversation about difficult decisions, challenges and trade-offs. You will not be asked for personal identifying information or your organisation. The conversation is yours to shape.
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