Sustainability and non-retrogression in the realisation of the rights to water and sanitation 2013, para. 38
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Adding to the challenges, particularly in developing countries, decreases in foreign aid in times of economic crisis have restricted the ability of States to sustainably realize the rights to water and sanitation. The Special Rapporteur has previously outlined shortfalls in, and ineffective targeting of, overseas development aid (see A/66/255). These problems are exacerbated in times of crisis as donor countries decrease aid, unless additional measures are taken to ensure that marginalized people are prioritized in the allocation of the remaining aid.
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation