U.S. Response to the African Famine, 1984-1986. Volume 2. An Analysis of Policy Formation and Program Management

摘要

While the efforts of U.S. and international donors saved many African lives during the 1984-86 drought and related famine, coordinated disaster relief (DR) needs improvement. The paper reviews the policy formation and management of the U.S. food response and suggests methods for improving DR for future emergencies. A thorough review and detailed recommendations for implementing DR programs is given including logistics and transportation, and the coordination of donor activities.