Humanitarian system must clarify the role of business in relief efforts

In a speech at the German Federal Foreign Office on February 17, Wade Hoxtell stressed the need for more alignment in the humanitarian system regarding the role of companies in relief efforts, and for greater clarity of what businesses can contribute. Leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit are necessary in order for humanitarian organizations and companies to think beyond corporate financing and to pursue collaborations that take advantage of business reach and expertise, while respecting humanitarian principles and coordination systems.