CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many donors has announced contributions for their intention to contribute to UNRWA’s 2019 budget?
A
10
B
16
C
23
D
28
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States, Germany, the EU, and Sweden were the largest individual donors, contributing a cumulative 57 per cent of the Agency’s overall funding. France was also among the top ten donors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since 1993 the European Commission and the EU member-states combined have been by far the largest aid contributor to the Palestinians. Arab League states have also been substantial donors, notably through budgetary support of the PNA during the Second Intifada.

Detailed explanation-3: -UNRWA is created by General Assembly resolution 302 (IV), with the initial mandate to provide “direct relief and works programmes” to Palestine refugees, in order to “prevent conditions of starvation and distress… and to further conditions of peace and stability”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Claudio Cordone - Director of UNRWA Affairs, Lebanon - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) | LinkedIn.

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