FUNDING COVID-19 RESPONSE: TRACKING HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO MEET CRISIS NEEDS

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Written By jim morrison

For the past year, the Centre has tracked funding via the multilateral system intended to support the covid-19 response in low- and middle-income countries. This research has highlighted the flaws in the current system which is not always able to support response where need is greatest.

 

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