TITLE:
The Interaction of Foreign Aid with Access Constraints
AUTHORS:
Pariwish Abbasi
KEYWORDS:
Humanitarian Principles, Food Insecurity, Access Constraints, Humanitarian Aid, Donors, Dependent Variable, Independent Variable, Mortality Rates
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Applied Sociology,
Vol.14 No.8,
August
22,
2024
ABSTRACT: This paper touches upon the complexity surrounding the efficiency of humanitarian aid in conflict and natural disaster settings. It examines the origins and evolution of the humanitarian system. The paper also contains humanitarian principles. It highlights key features such as the Biafra/Nigerian Civil War that shaped its course as well. By analyzing the existing literature on aid effectiveness, the study aims to address gaps in research by examining the sectoral impact of aid, internal dynamics of recipient states, and access constraints. Insights from various studies shed light on the multifaceted nature of aid effectiveness, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges. Ultimately, this paper provides a deeper understanding of how humanitarian aid can be optimized to alleviate the suffering of those in crisis situations. The article shows two models to understand the relationship between access constraints, aid efficiency, and mortality rates. The results suggest that access constraints play a significant role in increasing mortality rates while GDP per capita and aid donations impact health outcomes positively. The study assumes well-designed humanitarian projects and examines data over recent years to assess the impact of aid delivery on reducing mortality rates. The findings call for further research to explore humanitarian interventions and contribute to existing literature on humanitarian projects.