This report, based on case studies conducted in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan and South Sudan, considers principled humanitarian action from the perspectives of both NGOs and donors. It examines hurdles that can prevent humanitarian organisations from adhering to the principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality. It considers ...» more
Library
This e-library contains more than 4500 external publications on governance, social development, conflict and humanitarian issues. It includes academic and grey literature selected for its basis in good quality research and coverage of a range of perspectives. Policy-oriented summaries of each document are provided, plus links to the full text.
A Rough Guide to Community Engagement in Performance-Based Incentive Programs
Engaging and empowering communities to enhance accountability is a growing trend in the health sector. This guide aims to help policymakers and programme managers assess whether engaging communities makes sense in the context of the performance-based incentive (PBI) programmes they support, and to determine the best approach for such engagement and how to mitigate the risks. ...» more
Links Between Climate Change, Conflict and Governance in Africa
Adaptation and climate risk management is becoming an increasingly important policy discourse in almost all African countries. There is consensus that a response to climate change demands a concerted approach grounded in the principle of collective but differentiated responsibility. However, divergences in the perceived causes of climate change have revealed a deep divide ...» more
Trends and Challenges in Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination: A Review of the Literature
In many of the most difficult operating environments, the relationship between humanitarian and military actors has been unconstructive, largely because of differences in motivations, goals and approaches. Lessons from more positive interaction indicate that investment is needed over time to establish a relationship, to explore areas of common ground, establish boundaries and ...» more
Governance Measurements for Conflict and Fragility: A Comparative Inventory
This publication aims to provide a representative catalogue of governance assessments and measurement initiatives conducted in conflict/fragile countries and territories over the last decade (2000-2010). It covers initiatives that operate at different levels (global, regional, national or local), have distinct objectives, apply a variety of data collection and analysis ...» more