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The use of cash in emergency and post-emergency non-food item programs: a case study from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Journal of Humanitarian Assistance, 2007This paper explores the impacts of a pilot cash transfer programme in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The results of the pilot shed light on intra-household decision-making dynamics, the appropriateness of cash interventions, and the non-food items in demand by families in this post-conflict setting.DocumentProtection of civilians in African peace missions: the case of the African Union Mission in Sudan, Darfur
Institute for Security Studies, 2007This paper examines the problems of civilian protection created by the war in Darfur, focusing on the role of African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) and the challenges it has encountered in protecting civilians in Darfur.DocumentFollow the money: a review and analysis of the state of humanitarian funding
Feinstein International Center, USA, 2007This briefing paper describes the present state of humanitarian funding, focusing on the global picture, key trends and recognised shortcomings. The brief includes discussion of new financing mechanisms, such as the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and Common Humanitarian Funds.Key findings include:DocumentConsolidating the peace?: views from Sierra Leone and Burundi on the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission
CARE International, 2007This report assess the first year of work by the United Nations Peacebuilidng Commission (PBC). The report coincides with the PBC’s own first annual report to the General Assembly and assesses the PBC’s impacts on its first two focus countries: Sierra Leone and Burundi.DocumentDealing with drought: livelihood options for drought risk reduction
Duryog Nivaran: South Asia Network for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2006Recent development in South Asia has led to a rapid increase in exploitation of rivers and groundwater, causing considerable stress on these water sources.DocumentPolitical complexities of humanitarian intervention in the Pakistan earthquake
Journal of Humanitarian Assistance, 2007This paper provides an introduction to the main political issues faced by international humanitarian agencies following the Pakistan earthquake in 2006. The report argues that humanitarian agencies, despite pretences to neutrality, have fed into existing political fault-lines.DocumentLost in translation: managing coordination and leadership reform in the humanitarian system
Humanitarian Policy Group, ODI, 2007This report analyses the operational consequences of humanitarian reform initiatives, and the interaction between them. It particularly focuses on the cluster approach and efforts to strengthen the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) system.DocumentAid to fragile states: do donors help or hinder?
World Institute for Development Economics Research (WIDER), 2007This paper examines the relationship between state failure and development assistance.DocumentBusiness engagement in humanitarian relief: key trends and policy implications
Humanitarian Policy Group, ODI, 2007This paper explores the new roles that companies are playing in humanitarian action. It examines the various forms corporate engagement, with a particular focus on partnerships, and explores the underlying motivations behind this involvement.DocumentNatural disaster preparedness and education for sustainable development
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, 2007Education is now recognised as playing an important role in allowing individuals and communities to prepare for disaster. It forms a key element of the Hyogo Framework for Action and is also being addressed through UNESCO’s Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD).Pages