Everyone knows throwing money at a problem only hides it. We have to understand the problem to create a sustainable long-term solution.
The UN unfortunately, is not the wisest spender of funds. Even if fully funded, it will never be able to properly solve the issues it sets out to cure.
The UN is an international organization, but it does not understand every problem in the world. When the UN sends aid, it sends materials and expertise, but it does not have local knowledge to efficiently utilize the aid.
That is where social entrepreneurs who have extensive knowledge of the troubled area come into play. They know how to wisely use the resources provided and create long-term business ventures and shared value; benefiting both the business and the people.
When there is an absence of social entrepreneurs, programs like Arc can provide insight by having UN members with the resources and expertise work with locals with understanding of the region and roots of the issues to work together to exchange ideas and information. Smarter and more appropriate solutions can be created, and the enriched locals can make sure the solutions keep on working once the UN leaves.