He cites new research from the Humanitarian Policy Group in ODI on a major cash transfer programme introduced in response to the Horn of Africa famine.
Palestinian Red Crescent Society ambulance blocked at a checkpoint in Hebron, OPT.
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Knocking on the front door doesn't always get you in. That's been the hard lesson over decades for humanitarians seeking to bring assistance to those in need. This event will address the practical challenges organisations face in reaching those in need, and the strategies adopted to overcome them.
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Credit: Jean-Baptiste Lopez
Source: infoasaid
The growing recognition of the importance of communication in disaster response has prompted an upsurge in initiatives aimed at improving how agencies communicate with their beneficiaries and, ultimately, enhance the quality and accountability of humanitarian assistance. This event highlights the work of one such initiative, infoasaid, outlining what was done, how it was done, what the challenges were and what was learnt from the perspective of the project and its partners.
On 4 February the Humanitarian Practice Network brought together senior representatives of international organisations, NGOs, and UK government ministries working in relation to Kenya and Somalia. The discussion covered the implications of the 13 December announcement by the Kenyan government that stated it would no longer be registering urban refugees, and any refugees currently living in urban areas should relocate to designated camps. The discussion was held under the Chatham House Rule and participation was by invitation.
The event brought together politicians and government officials from several countries with senior researchers and policy makers to examine the progress of public financial management reforms and the challenges that remain.
