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    Political incumbency and drought relief in Africa

    Brooks World Poverty Institute, University of Manchester, 2008
    This paper examines the reasoning behind some African governments' selection of policies of universal food relief, when others adopt food or cash-for-work programmes in times of drought. It examines the key factors that shape policy selection by political leaderships.
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    The Pentagon and global development: making sense of the DoD’s expanding role

    Center for Global Development, USA, 2007
    One of the most striking trends in US foreign aid policy is the surging role of the Department of Defense (DoD). The Pentagon now accounts for over 20 percent of U.S. official development assistance (ODA). DoD has also expanded its provision of non-ODA assistance, including training and equipping of foreign military forces in fragile states.
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    Why advocate for disaster risk reduction?

    Tearfund, 2007
    Natural hazards such as floods, droughts and storms, are having an increasing impact on people because human vulnerability is increasing. This booklet is aimed at organisations which are already involved in disaster risk reduction (DRR), but have not yet considered an advocacy approach to DRR.
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    Humanitarian agenda 2015: Afghanistan country study

    Feinstein International Center, USA, 2006
    The case of Afghanistan reveals the tension between humanitarian and military action.
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    Southern Africa food security outlook: October 2007 to March 2008

    Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network, 2007
    This report summarises the results of a study of the food security outlook for Southern Africa, highlighting the major threats to food security in the period October 2007 to March 2008. It incorporates the findings from six country outlooks, and aims to provide a basis for regional and global resource allocation and contingency planning, as well as in-country planning.
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    Weathering the storm: options for framing adaptation and development

    World Resources Institute, Washington DC, 2007
    As leaders begin to consider policies and measures to respond to mounting climate effects, it is critical that adaptation efforts be designed to reach the poorest communities to safeguard their development efforts. This paper reviews 135 examples of adaptation efforts drawn from throughout the developing world, highlighting the diversity of ways that adaptation and development intersect.
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    The Red Cross / Red Crescent climate guide

    Red Cross/ Red Crescent Centre on Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness, 2007
    Climate change presents additional challenges for humanitarian organisations responding to disasters and complex emergencies. This guide provides a basic overview of climate change science and its implications for the work of Red Cross / Red Crescent Societies. This Guide is broken down into two main components:
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    Humanitarian agenda 2015: principles, power, and perceptions

    Feinstein International Center, USA, 2007
    This report summarises the findings of the first phase of a research project on the challenges and compromises that are likely to affect humanitarian action in the next decade. The analysis is based on six case studies from Afghanistan, Burundi, Colombia, Liberia, northern Uganda and the Sudan.
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    Realising ‘never again’: regional capacities to protect civilians in violent conflicts

    International Relations and Security Network, 2007
    This report analyses the capacities of regional and sub-regional bodies in Africa, Latin America, East Asia and Europe to respond to humanitarian emergencies. It surveys existing capabilities, identifies gaps and calls for a coordinated strategy to strengthen regional capacities.
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    Addressing food insecurity in fragile states: case studies from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia and Sudan

    Agricultural and Development Economics Division, FAO, 2007
    Drawing on case studies from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Somalia and Sudan, this paper focuses on policy, programming and institutional issues related to addressing food insecurity in protracted crises and fragile states, with a focus on areas afflicted by conflicts.

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