People living through armed conflicts need infrastructure and services which will last, and the last thing on their mind is which budget line applies.

The relatively unpredictable flow of funds to humanitarian organizations, and the bureaucratic strings often attached to them, can have a highly negative impact on an organization's ability to plan and execute programmes effectively. We need to be able to rely on predictable income flows to plan sustainable programmes.

To respond to people's needs, humanitarian action has evolved from a temporary fix to a long-term safety net.

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