IRC President David Miliband called for international aid reform at Notre Dame, urging donors to refocus resources on conflict-affected states where over 50% of the extreme poor now live but receive only 25% of aid funding.

Humanitarian and development needs are growing, while financial resources are increasingly constrained. As stewards of limited funds, we have a responsibility to make the most positive change in the lives of as many people in need as possible. We can make better decisions on which activity to implement and how to implement it, based on equity, client needs, effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.