A Distribution Effect occurs when people perceive that an organization has a bias in favor for or against a specific group through the way they distribute resources.

The criteria interveners use to select recipients of assistance or to hire their staff or identify their partners often match with local identity groups. If the choices about who to help, who to hire or with whom to partner favor one group over others, and thus provide important resources for survival to this group, the aid becomes contested and can be a serious source of tension and conflict.

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Five Common Types of Distribution Effect
Distribution Effects in post-conflict settings
Distribution Effects in resource management
Distribution Effects based on the easy route
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Distribution Effects in post-disaster settings
Using Distribution Effects
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