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Food Aid for Millions in Ethiopia to Resume Following Massive Corruption Scheme
Food Aid for Millions , in Ethiopia to Resume Following , Massive Corruption Scheme.
In December, the U.S. Agency for International Development plans to resume food aid
for millions of people in Ethiopia. .
In December, the U.S. Agency for International Development plans to resume food aid
for millions of people in Ethiopia. .
'The Independent' reports that the news comes
five months after the aid program was halted amid
a massive corruption scheme involving local officials.
On November 15, the lead U.S. development
agency announced a series of reforms aimed
at preventing mishandling of food aid. .
On November 15, the lead U.S. development
agency announced a series of reforms aimed
at preventing mishandling of food aid. .
According to the agency, the goal is
to prevent a repeat of what it called the
largest theft in the history of food aid. .
USAID spokesperson Jessica Jennings said the reforms , โwill fundamentally shift Ethiopiaโs food aid
system and help ensure aid reaches those
experiencing acute food insecurity.โ.
'The Independent' reports that Ethiopia, which has Africa's
second-highest population, has suffered from years of
drought, conflict and other supply chain disruptions.
'The Independent' reports that Ethiopia, which has Africa's
second-highest population, has suffered from years of
drought, conflict and other supply chain disruptions.
The suspension of aid has impacted an
estimated 20 million people in Ethiopia.
The program was suspended in the Tigray region by
USAID and the United Nations' World Food Program
in March after a massive scheme was uncovered. .
In June, the agencies discovered that
the theft was occurring at a national level
and completely shut the program down.
The reforms include on-the-ground GPS tracking
and spot checks of warehouses and mills. .
The World Food Program and the Catholic Relief
Services will also take control of warehouses,
commodities and distribution programs. .
The World Food Program and the Catholic Relief
Services will also take control of warehouses,
commodities and distribution programs.
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