A position paper published by Chatham House in London overlooks the obvious risks, and demonstrated examples, of aid diversion to terror groups in conflict regions.
Gerald Steinberg discusses the recent revelation that a World Vision employee has been siphoning money to Hamas, and the need for greater oversight in NGO funding.
The arrest of a United Nations employee on charges of funneling aid to Hamas further highlights the need for effective policies that address the risk of aid diversion, both on the part of the implementing organization and on the part of the funder.
The recent revelation that aid funds from World Vision have been being diverted to fund Hamas activities highlights the need for greater oversight in NGO funding.
USAID's suspension of humanitarian aid to Syria after reports of the diversion of funds to terrorists has important implications for aid to Gaza, where Hamas may act in a similar manner to support its terrorist activities.
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