Abstract
Humanitarian aid is the assistance given to people in distress, by individuals, organizations or governments, with the core purpose of preventing and alleviating human suffering.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Companion to Development Studies |
| Editors | Vandana Desai, Robert Potter |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Hodder |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0340889145 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |