World’s response is still abject. I would suggest a permanent team of experienced professionals, funded by the UN, to collate information about key resources (rescue teams, tents, food, etc.). They should be organise rescue and support efforts immediately. I am sure all these things exist but their co-ordination seems awry.
Obviously with Syria politics played a big part. Today IKEA announced that it was sending 5000 flat pack buildings – fantastic, but they should be signed up for donations like this in advance. “IKEA proudly sponsors UN Disaster Relief Fund” – big publicity splurge by companies and governments, and individuals. Shareholders should ask why has my company not supported this?
The bureaucracy should be small and actual efforts outsourced who know what is needed and how to do it. No Covid backhanders here!