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HPG Discussion Papers

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Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) Working Papers present case studies or background notes which support key aspects of the Group's research projects.

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The 'protection crisis': A review of field-based strategies for humanitarian protection in Darfur

Publication - Discussion papers - 16 December 2006
HPG Discussion Papers
Sara Pantuliano and Sorcha O'Callaghan

The Discussion Paper analyses the evolution of the Darfur conflict and its impact on the civilian population, as well as the measures civilians have taken in response to the different threats they face. The Paper explores the conceptual framework behind humanitarian protection, and discusses the response by the international community to civilian insecurity in Darfur . It concludes by looking at the politics of protection in humanitarian settings, and describes the dilemmas of leadership and coordination in Darfur .  

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Good Humanitarian Donorship: overcoming obstacles to improved collective donor performance

Publication - Discussion papers - 16 December 2006
HPG Discussion Papers
Sue Graves and Victoria Wheeler
This paper argues that the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) initiative represents a unique opportunity to improve the quality of donors' contributions to the humanitarian system.  Therefore, if effectively implemented, GHD has the potential to radically change the operational face of humanitarian action, and significantly enhance the quality of official humanitarian aid.
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