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Report 08 Jun 2022
The Logic of Protection Approaches
Every day, civilians suffer under armed groups. To end these violations, protection actors use a range of methods. What are they?… -
Project report 28 Dec 2021
UNHCR’s Engagement in Humanitarian-Development Cooperation: Final Report
How does UNHCR cooperate with its development partners? And how does their partnership affect refugees? This report offers findings from a three-year evaluation with the International Security and Development Center.… -
Project report 08 Feb 2021
Discussion Papers 1–4: UNHCR’s Engagement in Humanitarian-Development Cooperation
This series of four discussion papers presents the findings of an ongoing longitudinal evaluation of UNHCR’s engagement in humanitarian–development cooperation.… -
Project report 08 Dec 2020
Independent Review of Individual Donor Assessments in Humanitarian Operations
Despite the Grand Bargain commitment to curb individual donor assessments, the number of donor assessments are on the rise. This report demonstrates why this is happening, which donors are responsible and what can be done to better balance the needs and interests of agencies and donors.… -
Project report 19 Nov 2019
UNHCR’s Engagement in Humanitarian-Development Cooperation: Think Piece
Over the years, UNHCR has invested significantly in its ability to work with development actors. This analysis offers preliminary findings and recommendations from an ongoing evaluation exploring the scope and effects of the agency’s engagement in humanitarian-development cooperation.… -
Commentary 02 Oct 2019
Fluchtursachen mindern: Was nicht weh tut, ist nicht wirksam
Die Bundesregierung beruft eine Expertenkommission zu Fluchtursachen – Zeit, auch unangenehme Abwägungen in die öffentliche Debatte zu tragen.… -
Evaluation report 04 Jul 2018
Evaluation of WFP Policies on Humanitarian Principles and Access in Humanitarian Contexts
By Julia Steets, Alexander Gaus, Claudia Meier, Janika Spannagel, Mark Bui, Adele Harmer, Abby StoddardThis evaluation report assesses the World Food Programme’s (WFP) policies on humanitarian principles and access, its progress implementing the policies, and the factors affecting the results observed. It is based on a mix of data-gathering tools and methods, including field visits, interviews,… -
Evaluation report 19 Jun 2017
Independent Grand Bargain Report
The Grand Bargain aims to reduce the humanitarian financing gap – estimated at US$ 15 billion – by improving the delivery and efficiency of aid. 52 donors and aid organisations, which account for the lion’s share of the international humanitarian response, have endorsed the Grand Bargain. One year… -
Study 16 Jun 2017
Cash Coordination in Humanitarian Contexts
Background As more agencies are using cash transfer programs in humanitarian contexts, the need for coordination has grown. Currently, the cash working groups established by aid organizations in emergency settings vary in their leadership and institutional setups. This ad hoc approach has helped… -
Toolkit 09 Nov 2016
Technologies for Monitoring in Insecure Environments
Introduction Operating in insecure environments is one of the more critical tests for the humanitarian community. Access constraints, uncertainty, attacks and aid diversion make these unlikely settings for innovation. Yet several new approaches come from highly insecure environments. In these… -
Study 09 Nov 2016
Listening to Communities in Insecure Environments
Background In insecure environments, where humanitarian staff have limited opportunities for face- to-face interactions with communities, achieving accountability to affected populations is more complex and often requires a mix of approaches. Community feedback mechanisms can be a valuable tool to… -
Study 09 Nov 2016
The Use of Third-Party Monitoring in Insecure Contexts
Background Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) describes the practice of contracting third parties to collect and verify monitoring data. In insecure contexts, aid actors primarily use TPM to monitor the activities of partner organizations in places where their own staff faces access restrictions. This… -
Study 01 Oct 2016
Eyes and Ears on the Ground: Monitoring Aid in Insecure Environments
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Commentary 20 Sep 2016
How to Ensure a Global Refugee Response
Just hours after the United Nations concluded its refugee summit, breaking news on the displaced could hardly be more sobering. A UN aid convoy in Syria was bombed, leaving 12 aid workers dead; Kenya is closings the world's largest refugee camp in Dadaab, pressuring refugees to return to Somalia;… -
Commentary 25 May 2016
We Need Less Paperwork and More Aid in Humanitarian Work
When the world is burning, tackling excessive bureaucracy in the humanitarian aid machine might seem like rescue ships planning how to rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic. Yet, following talks at the World Humanitarian Summit where EU commissioner Kristalina Georgieva said she believes $1bn a… -
Commentary 24 May 2016
Old Habits Die Hard at the World Humanitarian Summit
It was the first time that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon invited the world’s political leaders and top bureaucrats to "stand up for our common humanity and take action to prevent and reduce human suffering." But has the summit delivered on the hopes that it would substantially improve… -
Study 12 May 2016
Drivers and Inhibitors of Change in the Humanitarian System
Introduction Objectives The humanitarian system has undergone a series of reform initiatives. While progress has been noted in certain areas, a number of issues have been identified time and time again as critical areas in need of improvement. This raises questions about the ability of the… -
Commentary 25 Apr 2016
Innovating for Access: The Role of Technology in Monitoring Aid in Highly Insecure Environments
Operating in insecure environments is one of the more critical tests for the humanitarian community. Access constraints, uncertainty, attacks and aid diversion make these unlikely settings for innovation. Yet several new approaches come from highly insecure environments. In these settings,… -
Study 05 Feb 2016
IASC Transformative Agenda: A Review of Reviews and Their Follow-Up
Executive Summary In 2011, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) principals adopted the Transformative Agenda to give new momentum to the 2005 Humanitarian Reform and strengthen leadership, coordination and accountability in humanitarian action. Their ultimate objective was to enhance… -
Evaluation report 18 May 2015
WFP’s Preparedness and Response Enhancement Programme: A Strategic Evaluation (2011-14)
Executive Summary This evaluation assessed the contribution of the Preparedness and Response Enhancement Programme (PREP) to improving the World Food Programme's capability to respond effectively and efficiently to large-scale emergencies. The evaluation is part of a series of strategic evaluations…