Measuring Humanitarian Impact

A deep dive into the challenges of measuring the effectiveness of humanitarian aid reveals a history of compassion fatigue and skepticism about the impact of financial contributions. Despite doubts, evidence suggests that initiatives like the Millennium Development Goals have made significant strides in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths, as well as lifting millions out of extreme poverty. The evolution towards the Sustainable Development Goals highlights the ongoing struggle to define and assess what truly works in global development efforts.