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Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Roadmap for Research

The lack of systematic research and peer-reviewed publications in the humanitarian sector—particularly in shelter and settlements assistance—sheds light on the need for stronger relationships between…

Andrea Carla Lopez

Mohamed Hilmi

Jun 8, 2021

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Outcomes from the Inaugural U.S. Conference on Housing, Land, and Property in Crisis Contexts

Displacement, whether caused by disaster or conflict, is fundamentally connected to housing, land, and property (HLP) rights. HLP issues have the potential…

Juli King

Melina Holder

Jul 25, 2023

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

In Search of Local Leadership

“Local organizations must continue to try to implement projects that generate self-sustainability [and] build more robust alliances, without losing the fundamental principles of humanitarian…

Juli King

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Jun 20, 2023

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Achieving Wider Impacts in Humanitarian Response

Although seen as a siloed sector within the humanitarian system, shelter and settlements assistance impacts every aspect of people’s lives. Shelters often serve as a…

Juli King

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Feb 28, 2023

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Local Leadership in Humanitarian Response Initiative

Many people see “localization” as a key to providing quality humanitarian assistance in the face of decreased funding and increased need. However, most of the…

Ellis Gubwe

Juli King

Sophie Simiyu

Aug 30, 2022

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Engaging With the Global Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements Sector

With increasing need in humanitarian aid but limited funding availability, the humanitarian system needs to consider creative and innovative solutions to provide support to populations…

Juli King

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Jul 25, 2022

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Understanding Coverage: Counting Those We Leave Behind

While humanitarian shelter and settlements (S&S) stakeholders advocate to meet global needs, the sector lacks a method to measure its collective impact. Who is covered…

Briar Goldwyn

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Jun 23, 2022

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Moving Toward a Locally-Led Humanitarian Response

Localization isn’t a new concept for the global humanitarian community. After many years of debate and conversation, dozens of humanitarian organizations signed the voluntary and…

Juli King

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May 3, 2022