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HPG work is directed by our Integrated Programme, a body of research designed in consultation with our advisory group. This is complemented by commissioned studies, communications and networking activity.

 

Our Integrated Programme

Cover of Integrated ProgrammeSince 1999, HPG has produced an annual programme of work that combines its different core activities within a coherent thematic framework. This integrated body of research is designed each year through consultation with an advisory group, and gives intellectual coherence to its work, helping to ensure HPG's effectiveness and providing a clear basis for the mobilisation of funds.

 

Funders of the 11/13 IP (fundraising ongoing): Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), British Red Cross, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Irish Aid, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Denmark, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Netherlands, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Norway, Oxfam GB, Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and World Vision International.

 

Australian Government Overseas Aid Program (Source: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/)
Canadian International Development Agency
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Source: http://www.mfa.nl/en)
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Oxfam
World Vision (Source: http://www.worldvision.org.uk/)

Funders of the 09/11 IP

British Red Cross, CIDA, Irish Aid, MFA Denmark, MFA Norway, MFA Netherlands. Oxfam GB, SIDA, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Download an overview of our integrated programme for 2009/11: full version, summary.

Commissioned studies and evaluations

HPG has established a strong record in carrying out large-scale and complex evaluations. These provide a valuable 'point of entry' for our work. They also ensure our work is strongly rooted in field experience, and that the evaluation process is informed by research and other studies we carry out. We are particularly interested in evaluations of strategic significance to the sector, where there are opportunities for learning and effecting change.


Funders of 10/11 commissioned work:
Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP), Care International, Concern, UK Department for International Development (DfID), DfID Sudan, UN Department of Political Affairs (DPA), European Commission for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO), UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), German Marshall Fund, Horn Relief, Middle East Institute (MEI), MFA Denmark, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Oxfam, Swiss agency for development cooperation (SDC), Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), UK Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Science, UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), UN Children’s Fund (Unicef), USAID and the World Food Programme (WFP).

Networking through the Humanitarian Practice Network

 

Dissemination through publications, events and journals

The Atomium in Brussels	Flickr	Gertrud K.	http://www.flickr.com/photos/gertrudk/458570745/ The Humanitarian Practice Network is an independent forum for humanitarians to share and disseminate information, analysis and experience. It publishes specialist resources for practitioners and policy makers alike and facilitate debate through regular events.

 

Women carrying cartons of oil to the distribution site at Oromi IDP camp, Kitgum District, northern Uganda, 18 May 2007. WFP is to maintain the 40 percent ration for 1.28 million displaced in northern Uganda its food supplies are normalized.	IRIN	Manoocher DeghatiHPG runs a number of publications series, and convenes events to disseminate research findings. We also manage the Disasters journal, the leading peer-reviewed journal in the sector.