Financial Fraud Statistics in Afghanistan: A Snapshot of 2021
Funding for Humanitarian Efforts in Afghanistan
In 2021, a staggering $2.04 billion was reported as total funding for humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan, with an impressive 89.8% of it funded through coordinated plans, according to data from the Financial Tracking Service (FTS). The remaining 10.2% came from other sources.
Coordinated Plans
The country’s response plan/appeal saw significant funding, with trends indicating that the amount has been steadily increasing over the years. However, notes on the FTS website state that “trends from 2008 to 2018” are currently under review, and annual data can be found on the Country Page.
Funding by Source
The top 10 sources of funding in Afghanistan include international organizations, private donors, and UN agencies. Here’s a breakdown of the top sources:
- World Food Programme: $558.1 million (27.4% of total funding)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: $141.2 million (6.9%)
- UN Agencies (Confidential): $120.3 million (5.9%)
Largest UN Recipients
Some of the largest UN recipients in Afghanistan include:
- World Food Programme: 27.4%
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: 6.9%
- UN Agencies (Confidential): 5.9%
Largest NGO, Red Cross/Red Crescent and Other Organizational Recipients
The largest non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Afghanistan received significant funding, with:
- International NGOs (Confidential): $73.4 million (3.6%)
Allocations through Pooled Funding Mechanisms
Afghanistan’s pooled funding mechanisms saw contributions totaling $270.7 million to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, which allocated 39.5% of its funds.
Conclusion
These statistics provide a glimpse into the financial landscape of humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan, highlighting the significant role played by coordinated plans and international organizations. However, it is essential to note that trends from previous years are under review, and annual data can be found on the Country Page.