John Young will speak at this conference bringing together researchers and educators who use systems-based, action-oriented, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary approaches.
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The Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) at the Overseas Development Institute and the Post-war Reconstruction and Development Unit (PRDU) at the University of York are partnering to offer an ‘Advanced Course on Conflict, Crisis and Transitions’, a week-long programme targeting mid-career and senior professionals.
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What if much of the orthodox aid effectiveness agenda that has dominated aid discussions for a decade is misguided? And what if the calculations aid givers make when assessing risk are wrong? This event will present the findings of ODI’s Localising aid research and provide a forum to debate the latest thinking on how to make aid more effective.
Women involved in community meeting to discuss village reconstruction. Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Project: JRF.
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Leadership is tested in times of crisis, when it is most needed. But how can leadership be fostered within aid agencies, governments and international organisations? The Humanitarian Policy Group invite you to the launch of the Centre for Post-crisis Leadership and Development (CPLD) and a discussion on the importance of leadership in humanitarian crises.
Clearing the rubble from the ruins of a residential building destroyed in the fighting in Syria
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In today's armed conflicts, civilians bear the brunt of hostilities. Humanitarian agencies strive to improve the protection afforded to civilians, but how can they better monitor and evaluate protection programming to ensure that they best serve those in need? This event, co-hosted by the Humanitarian Policy Group and the International Committee of the Red Cross aims to understand the challenges of monitoring protecting work, and promote discussion on ways forward.
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Subnational conflict is the most widespread, enduring and deadly form of conflict in Asia. This joint ODI-Asia Foundation event will showcase research from Burma/Myanmar, Mindanao, southern Thailand and Aceh, examining the role for international development assistance.
A soldier discusses plans for a new school and health center with community leaders at a meeting Mian Poshteh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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The ODI and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Overseas Development (APGOOD) host a panel discussion on the issues around stabilisation and peacebuilding. What, if any, role should/can the military play in peacebuilding?
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ODI and The World Bank, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Economist of the Africa Region, host the launch of the Bank's Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA), 2013 Africa report.
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This is the first Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance. This conference will be focused on the theme of mobilising finance and investments for climate action now. Smita Nakhooda is contributing to a session on financing and investment drivers for adaptation activities.
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A joint event between UNF and ODI, this conference will bring together some of the key individuals and institutions working on the post-2015 agenda, drawing on some of the best evidence around how progress is made and the role new global goals could play in shaping that progress.