In 2017, Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs) in the MENA region requested US$7.4 billion. The total amount received to date is $4.6 billion (62%), which leaves a shortfall of $2.8 billion (38%). The Syria Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP) requested US$5.58 billion. The total amount received to date is $2.96 billion (53%), which leaves a shortfall of $2.62 billion (47%). Six donor countries/entities in MENA region have contributed $765.2 million and pledged another $136 million in 2017 for humanitarian operations in 53 countries, Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF),United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) and World Food Programme (WFP).

Source: The North Africa Journal December 27, 2017 14:26 UTC