Needing something to read over the long weekend? Our most recent intern, Charlotte Smith, has penned a thought provoking piece on what the latest budget means for humanitarian response. https://lnkd.in/gjTJS8AE
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The 'unintended consequences of international (and domestic) aid' sounds a bit boring. But Dirk Jan Koch makes it come alive: https://lnkd.in/g4MYvyNE. He says the ten most prevalent kinds of unintended effects of foreign aid are: backlash effects, conflict effects, migration and resettlement effects, price effects, marginalization effects, behavioural effects, negative spill-over effects, governance effects, environmental effects, and ripple effects. His examples are fascinating. Arguably, some of the biggest problems are a) overlooking aid's diverse impacts on people (including those not being 'targeted') and b) evaluating aid impact too narrowly (hence often missing even bigger, but unseen impacts) and/or too soon (both of which seem common) and c) thinking 'good intentions' are what matters most, when 'good intentions' usually means those of the powerful. There is both 'good' and 'bad' news. And his book is freely available.
Foreign Aid and its unintended consequences: seeking a radical reboot - Institute of Development Studies
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Last week, Clingendael researcher Julia Westerveld-Soldatiuk moderated a knowledge exchange event on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) on aid in Ukraine, organised by Lara Neervoort from the Task Force Coordination Support and Reconstruction of Ukraine. ⤵ The general objective was to collect insights from Dutch civil society organizations (CSOs) to extract overarching lessons from ongoing assistance to Ukraine. The event covered two main topics: the first addressed the shift from emergency aid to early recovery and livelihood, while the second part delved into the significance of human-centred recovery. 🔵 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqJmYWzH
Navigating Aid in Ukraine: Insights from Dutch Civil Society Organizations
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Today we joined 61 organizations in calling on Senate Approps leaders to reject House cuts to critical humanitarian aid & development assistance accounts. US leadership must help prevent international crises & human suffering & protect people & the planet. We urge the Senate SFOPs Subcommittee to support robust investment in programs that protect human rights and dignity, alleviate suffering, strengthen peace, and reflect our nation’s values and global leadership. Read the letter: https://lnkd.in/evWh6fSc
Coalition Letter on Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPs) Appropriations Bill | Friends Committee On National Legislation
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As we increasingly hear that the humanitarian system need to focus on people’s capacities and priorities instead of doing catch-all assessments, let’s remind ourselves that it is not “either…or” ! Indeed, impartial needs assessments count among the few real safeguards that the humanitarian system has in place against politically-driven prioritisation, self-interested narratives and supply-driven planning by humanitarian agencies, and therefore should be seen as an accountability mechanism in and of itself. Here are our reflections as IMPACT Initiatives and REACH Initiative on the continued importance of accurate, crisis-wide data to enable fair and impartial allocation of humanitarian assistance between and within crises, and avenues to adapt existing assessment models to support more people-centred humanitarian planning. https://lnkd.in/dmM-xfHg
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As we reflect on the many humanitarian crises our world faces today, we may want to consider Global Public Investment as a useful approach in the quest to deliver humanitarian assistance to those who need it most. Read more about this in Harpinder Athwal Collacott's article in "Time for GPI": https://lnkd.in/eaNKfwYG
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At Aid Pioneers, we've long insisted on the effectiveness of supporting local initiatives to enact change in vulnerable communities. Fred Harter’s recent article in The Guardian, "A Colonial Mindset: Why Global Aid Agencies Need to Get Out of the Way," highlights the many benefits of this approach: ➡️ Direct impact: By understanding and effectively meeting community needs, local organizations lead impactful aid delivery. ➡️ Cost-effective: Lower overheads enable local groups to use funds more efficiently than larger international bodies. ➡️ Swift action: Local groups can respond immediately to crises, bypassing the logistical challenges faced by international agencies. ➡️ Long-term sustainability: Investing in local initiatives builds enduring capacity and reduces dependency on external aid over time. ➡️ Cultural sensitivity: Local actors naturally integrate crucial cultural insights into their work, enhancing the efficacy of aid programs. The Guardian’s piece provides a compelling look at why and how the global aid system must evolve. We recommend it for anyone interested in the future of humanitarian aid! #HumanitarianAid #AidPioneers #SustainableDevelopment
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🔴The dedicated interview in the latest VOICE Out Loud features Dr Michael Koehler, Grand Bargain Ambassador, who provides an insightful analysis on the transformative potential of #AnticipatoryAction (AA) in humanitarian aid. Michael Koehler discusses the vision behind launching the Caucus on Scaling up Anticipatory Action and how it aims to reshape the landscape of #humanitarian response. Koehler elaborates on the importance of securing funding commitments to enhance coordinated AA and the specific challenges involved in achieving this goal. He emphasises the need for a #paradigm shift towards a proactive humanitarian approach that includes diverse forms of aid funding, reliance on #local knowledge, and improved cooperation with development, #climate action, and peacebuilding efforts. The interview highlights the critical role of localisation and leadership by local actors in AA. Koehler advocates for a more inclusive approach, ensuring that local organisations are integral to AA planning and implementation. He underscores the necessity of engaging a broad range of #stakeholders to foster a unified approach towards anticipatory measures. Read the full interview to gain valuable insights into the future of humanitarian aid and the strategic priorities for scaling up Anticipatory Action. 🔽🔽🔽
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