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.
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In December, the U.S. Agency for International Development plans to resume food aid for millions of people in Ethiopia.
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'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.
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On November 15, the lead U.S. development agency announced a series of reforms aimed at preventing mishandling of food aid.
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According to the agency, the goal is to prevent a repeat of what it called the largest theft in the history of food aid.
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USAID spokesperson Jessica Jennings said the reforms , “will fundamentally shift Ethiopia’s food aid system and help ensure aid reaches those experiencing acute food insecurity.”.
'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.
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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.
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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.
