The European Union’s top aid official wants “more fair responsibility sharing” from humanitarian donors, arguing for the need to explore linking countries’ contributions to their economic weight.
Janez Lenarčič, the EU commissioner for humanitarian aid, attended the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this month with two aims. First, to expand the public donor base, and second, to explore opportunities for private sector investments to help meet growing needs.
The United Nations estimates humanitarian needs of $51.5 billion in 2023 — up 25% from a year before. Less than 47% of last year’s needs were covered.