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By Guest30 June 2017

A reader responds: Why Humanosphere’s hibernation matters

On 1st July, Humanosphere is taking a break – possibly never to return. Since 2010, they have been reporting daily on global health, aid and development issues for both mainstream and ‘insider’ audiences. Humanosphere’s hibernation matters because they are one of a desperately small number of news organizations regularly producing original, informed coverage of these important international topics.

World Politics

By Tom Murphy21 June 2017

Funding fails to keep pace with record number of people in need of aid

Humanitarian needs are growing worldwide and international donors are not keeping up. So far, only one-quarter of the money requested for 2017 is available to respond to crises ranging from Syrian refugees to the more than 20 million people at risk of famine. More money is needed due to deteriorating conditions in conflict regions and the recent rapid growth of violence in the Kasai province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

World Politics

By Tom Murphy7 June 2017

Where Britain stands on foreign aid-development and why it matters worldwide

The British election has implications for the future of aid and development. To some extent, as does Britain on foreign aid so does the rest of the world. As the U.S. appears to be retreating from the world’s stage, the U.K. – already the world’s second largest donor – is in position to become the world leader in the fight against poverty and inequity.

Basics

By Tom Murphy26 May 2017

Does $40 billion leave Africa each year? It’s complicated

A new headline-grabbing report shows that despite all of the aid money, remittances sent home from expats and loans sent to Africa, $40 billion more is actually leaving the continent in the form of debt payments, tax avoidance and resource extraction. But some question the figures, and argue that the report doesn’t tell the whole story.

Basics

By Tom Murphy6 April 2017

The strengths and weaknesses of humanitarian crisis appeals

The Disasters Emergency Committee said it raised £50 million in three weeks to support humanitarian aid for people in East Africa. While it is good news in the short term, there is concern that the constant cycle of these emergency appeals fails to help address underlying issues.

Basics

By Tom Murphy10 February 2017

U.N. agencies are giving away more cash to meet growing humanitarian needs

Humanitarian groups struggling to keep up with growing humanitarian needs are turning to cash as a way to make every dollar count. Faced with funding shortfalls, U.N. agencies are using more cash-based programs.

Basics

By Tom Murphy6 January 2017

Global aid spending is up, but some of it is staying at home

Global spending on development assistance reached its highest level, largely driven by the refugee crisis, according to a new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Basics

By Tom Murphy14 September 2016

Aid is not a ‘relic of the past,’ world needs a new vision, Oxfam argues

Foreign aid is more important than ever, according to Oxfam. Simply growing the global economy will not end extreme poverty…

World Politics

By Tom Murphy11 July 2016

Developing countries take $3.8 billion loss thanks to Brexit

A slumping British economy and devalued currency are bad news for Brits after voting to leave the European Union. For…

Basics

By Tom Murphy6 July 2016

Scottish actress writes of Africa’s dark heart, backlash swiftly follows

More than a decade ago, Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina penned a satirical column for the magazine Granta describing how to…

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