The recent earthquake in Myanmar has caused significant damage, with over 2,000 people reported dead and millions left without shelter. In response to the disaster, USAID staff are questioning the immediacy and impact of the U.S.’s support efforts, particularly given the agency’s budget cuts and termination of nearly all its staff under previous administrations. While Tammy Bruce from the State Department has stated that a team of disaster experts is available for response if needed, Sarah Charles from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance suggests that the U.S.’s capacity to provide assistance at this time is severely diminished and no aid has been provided so far. The typical approach by the U.S. government in such situations involves partnering with local businesses, clinics, and humanitarian organizations to deliver foreign assistance after a crisis. However, it remains unclear how effective these efforts will be given the current state of USAID’s resources and staffing levels.
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