The article criticizes the inefficiency and corruption within international aid organizations, particularly USAID, following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Despite the US disbursing approximately $4.4 billion in assistance, the majority of funds did not support local Haitian firms. Less than 2% of contracts went to Haitian organizations, and the article highlights the ongoing disastrous conditions in Haiti as partly a result of these organizations' work. There is a call for transparency in how these funds are used, raising significant concerns about the impact of USAID and similar agencies.
The continuing disaster status in Haiti and so many similar places is in part a product of these agencies' handiwork.
USAID, along with other NGOs, delivered on very few of their promises, failed to coordinate relief activities, and even skimmed money off the top.
It remains unclear how exactly the billions have been spent and whether US tax dollars have had a sustainable impact.
Of the at least $2.13 billion in contracts and grants for Haiti-related work, less than $50 million, or 2% went to Haitian organizations or firms.
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