The Lanka Academic, the official newspaper of LAcNet: "OCHA spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs told The Associated Press it is common in many emergencies for small aid groups to turn up without notice, often complicating relief efforts. ``We see many staff running to the place and we do our best to get these people on board.'' Byrs said sometimes these groups do not have the necessary expertise and their efforts need to be coordinated with wider aid operations conducted by the United Nations and larger relief organizations"
