The convergence of new global trends is increasing the risk of major crises, their scope and their complexity. These include climate change, population growth, unplanned urbanization, mass migration, and food and water insecurity. For example, the food-price crisis of 2007/8 demonstrated how commodityprice shocks can rapidly increase humanitarian needs across many countries simultaneously.
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A global deficit has emerged in the operational and financial capacity of Governments and humanitarian organizations to respond.
Increase in total global funding requirements of annual inter-agency humanitarian appeals between 2004 and 20139
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Inter-agency appeals by year for countries with an appeal in 2012
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