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How does inflation affect aid?
Inflation means prices rise, so the same amount of money buys less than it used to. The story says higher-than-expected inflation is partly to blame for the aid shortfall. This means the aid budget, even if it stays the same in cash terms, has less purchasing power for essential goods and services abroad.
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