US turns to biometrics to prevent humanitarian aid theft in Ethiopia

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that it will resume limited food aid in Ethiopia, AFP News reports. However, most operations will remain suspended due to concerns about aid diversion. USAID is currently working on expanding third-party monitoring and other reforms, including spot checks on vendors and biometric verification of recipients, with the aim of resuming full assistance in Ethiopia.

The U.S. will immediately restart food assistance at 28 camps inside Ethiopia that are home to a …

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