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This paper aims to contribute to the discussion on disaster management reconstruction through an exploration of local perceptions of housing reconstruction in the aftermath of the earthquake that...
How do affected states respond in times of disaster?
This report highlights the need for international humanitarian actors to encourage and support states to fulfil their responsibilities...
One of the most frequently heard criticisms of humanitarian action is that it is unaccountable and unregulated. In response, a wide range of initiatives has been launched to improve quality and...
The concept of human rights is increasingly being invoked in the context of humanitarian relief, often in reaction to the frustration of attempts to bring relief assistance to civilian populations...
The high cost of armed conflicts to the affected countries and rich countries in terms of the rapid growth in expenditure on humanitarian aid, coupled with a growing recognition of the inherent...
The People in Aid Code is an important contribution by British aid agencies to the international debate on standards in humanitarian assistance and long-term development. Development agency field...
This paper examines the impact of conflict on the development process in four African countries: Uganda, Sudan, Mali and Angola, and its implications for NGO policy and practice. The paper is...
A review for the Danish Refugee CouncilDuring conflict, the threats that people face to their protection and their livelihoods are frequently interrelated. Violence against civilians, lack of...
The Good Enough Guide is intended for field-based project officers and managers. It aims to help them make impact measurement and accountability become part of the job. Impact measurement means...
In the immediate aftermath of the December 2004 tsunami, the affected countries and their respective governments and civil society organisations had an opportunity to draw upon, and should have...