A recent inspector general report highlights that USAid is at risk of losing nearly half a billion dollars in food aid due to staffing cuts and funding freezes. With many staff placed on administrative leave and uncertainties surrounding foreign assistance waivers, the agency struggles to manage and protect critical humanitarian aid. This situation puts food assistance at risk of spoilage and complicates monitoring against misuse, especially affecting vulnerable populations in countries like Malawi, which heavily depend on such aid. The overall capability of USAid to respond to global humanitarian needs is severely compromised amid these changes.
"The US agency responsible for providing humanitarian assistance is struggling to function due to staffing cuts and funding freezes, critically impacting aid distribution worldwide."
"The report noted that over $489 million in food assistance is at risk of spoilage, impacting aid-dependent countries like Malawi."
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