Humanitarian Agenda 2015: Nepal Country Case Study(August 2008)
Feinstein Center report analysing local perceptions of the four issues of universality, terrorism and counter terrorism, coherence and security of staff in relation to the activities of the humanitarian enterprise in Nepal.
Food Foremost: A Call for Action at the ASEAN Summit, ActionAid (Feb 2009)
This Call for Action considers the impact of the current rise in food prices and provides recommendations on how ASEAN countries should take affirmative action to address food shortages.
Where to Now? Agency Expulsions in Sudan: Consequences and Next Steps (March 2009)
Joint ALNAP-HPG lessons paper looking at the impact of agency expulsions from Sudan and outlining key considerations in terms of operational modalities and humanitarian assistance in Sudan.
Providing aid in insecure environments: 2009 Update - Trends in violence against aid workers and the operational response
Policy Brief 34 from the Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is based on an ongoing study that monitors the security risks of aid workers. It outlines the alarming trend of increased death and injury of aid workers.
Rights-Based Approaches: Learning Project (2008)
This Oxfam America and Care America publication provides case-studies on the difference in applying a human rights based approach or a more ‘traditional’ approach in development projects.
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