Humanitarian Policy Group
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The Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is dedicated to improving humanitarian policy and practice through a combination of high-quality analysis, dialogue and debate. HPG is part of @odi.global, a leading global affairs think tank.
Website: www.odi.org/hpg
Website: www.odi.org/hpg
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📢 NEWS: @odi.global and NEAR have come together to establish an independent advisory panel as a space for diverse, informed and timely thinking within the humanitarian sector.
🔗 Find out more about how this group will support urgent action and long overdue sector reform: buff.ly/W76KpJ5
🔗 Find out more about how this group will support urgent action and long overdue sector reform: buff.ly/W76KpJ5
"Like buying cheap shoes that fall apart within months & end up costing more than a better quality pair, the humanitarian efficiency pursuit is misleading."
Rethinking how humanitarian efficiency is defined and pursued is vital, say experts from @odi.global & @rescue.org. Read on ⤵️
Rethinking how humanitarian efficiency is defined and pursued is vital, say experts from @odi.global & @rescue.org. Read on ⤵️
Real crises, false choices: rethinking aid efficiency
Various experts explore how donors and the broader humanitarian system should rethink how humanitarian efficiency is defined and pursued.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Like buying cheap shoes that fall apart within months & end up costing more than a better quality pair, the humanitarian efficiency pursuit is misleading."
Rethinking how humanitarian efficiency is defined and pursued is vital, say experts from @odi.global & @rescue.org. Read on ⤵️
Rethinking how humanitarian efficiency is defined and pursued is vital, say experts from @odi.global & @rescue.org. Read on ⤵️
Join us tomorrow for this crucial conversation! ⤵️
Time for a new narrative to remake humanitarianism?
This Thursday, do join the conversation on:
Humanitarian aid at a crossroads: making the case for global solidarity
Moderated by Patrick Gathara, with panelists Shahin Ashraf, Adelina Kamal and me.
odi.org/en/events/hu...
This Thursday, do join the conversation on:
Humanitarian aid at a crossroads: making the case for global solidarity
Moderated by Patrick Gathara, with panelists Shahin Ashraf, Adelina Kamal and me.
odi.org/en/events/hu...
Humanitarian aid at a crossroads: making the case for global solidarity
Join us on Thursday 4 December for the HPG Annual Event 2025.
odi.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Join us tomorrow for this crucial conversation! ⤵️
Last week, HPG Director Freddie Carver provided evidence for the International Development Committee's inquiry into the future of the UK’s aid programmes, drawing on the increasingly catastrophic humanitarian situation in #Sudan.
📺 You can watch the full session back now: buff.ly/ngYizkW
📺 You can watch the full session back now: buff.ly/ngYizkW
December 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Last week, HPG Director Freddie Carver provided evidence for the International Development Committee's inquiry into the future of the UK’s aid programmes, drawing on the increasingly catastrophic humanitarian situation in #Sudan.
📺 You can watch the full session back now: buff.ly/ngYizkW
📺 You can watch the full session back now: buff.ly/ngYizkW
🗓️ Join us for a series of events at #Rspace in Geneva, where we’ll be spreading the word that refugee-led orgs (RLOs) remain sidelined from the international funding system, despite the pivotal role they play in displacement response. More info & register for our featured event: buff.ly/Ph1LKKP 1/2
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🗓️ Join us for a series of events at #Rspace in Geneva, where we’ll be spreading the word that refugee-led orgs (RLOs) remain sidelined from the international funding system, despite the pivotal role they play in displacement response. More info & register for our featured event: buff.ly/Ph1LKKP 1/2
🚨 THIS WEEK! Don't miss our biggest event of the year, as we unpack the case for global solidarity within an increasingly challenging aid context. In-person spaces have now all been reserved, but you can still join this vital conversation online – more info and RSVP ↓
🗓️ The aid system is losing legitimacy. Join us for our Annual Event on 4 Dec as we explore how humanitarians can rebuild a narrative that admits flaws, shifts power to marginalised voices and defends core principles – while resonating with both donors & crisis-affected communities → buff.ly/9p4ZKZG
December 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🚨 THIS WEEK! Don't miss our biggest event of the year, as we unpack the case for global solidarity within an increasingly challenging aid context. In-person spaces have now all been reserved, but you can still join this vital conversation online – more info and RSVP ↓
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As part of the @CommonsIDC inquiry into the future of the UK’s aid programmes, Freddie Carver, Director of our Humanitarian Policy Group, recently provided evidence – warning that chronic fragile settings are at serious risk.
Watch part of his intervention below. 👇
Watch part of his intervention below. 👇
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As part of the @CommonsIDC inquiry into the future of the UK’s aid programmes, Freddie Carver, Director of our Humanitarian Policy Group, recently provided evidence – warning that chronic fragile settings are at serious risk.
Watch part of his intervention below. 👇
Watch part of his intervention below. 👇
Reposted by Humanitarian Policy Group
Join our special event tomorrow with leaders of Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms – a courageous grassroots movement redefining what citizen-led humanitarian action looks like. We'll hear insights about Sudan's trajectory & the future of aid.
Sign up to join in London/online: odi.org/en/events/th...
Sign up to join in London/online: odi.org/en/events/th...
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Join our special event tomorrow with leaders of Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms – a courageous grassroots movement redefining what citizen-led humanitarian action looks like. We'll hear insights about Sudan's trajectory & the future of aid.
Sign up to join in London/online: odi.org/en/events/th...
Sign up to join in London/online: odi.org/en/events/th...
🗓️ The aid system is losing legitimacy. Join us for our Annual Event on 4 Dec as we explore how humanitarians can rebuild a narrative that admits flaws, shifts power to marginalised voices and defends core principles – while resonating with both donors & crisis-affected communities → buff.ly/9p4ZKZG
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🗓️ The aid system is losing legitimacy. Join us for our Annual Event on 4 Dec as we explore how humanitarians can rebuild a narrative that admits flaws, shifts power to marginalised voices and defends core principles – while resonating with both donors & crisis-affected communities → buff.ly/9p4ZKZG
By analysing state-led crisis responses in #Indonesia, #Myanmar & the #Philippines, we've found a dynamic ecosystem of civil society and state/int'l actors reshaping responses to conflict & climate-driven crises. Read our new policy brief for insights that can be applied elsewhere → buff.ly/8Xv4iT3
November 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
By analysing state-led crisis responses in #Indonesia, #Myanmar & the #Philippines, we've found a dynamic ecosystem of civil society and state/int'l actors reshaping responses to conflict & climate-driven crises. Read our new policy brief for insights that can be applied elsewhere → buff.ly/8Xv4iT3
With winter approaching in many of the most vulnerable encampments around the world, millions of #refugees will increasingly feel the loss of billions in aid funding. HPG recently spoke to DW about the devasting impact this will continue to have on people – read on ➡️ buff.ly/RkGTL1j
Global aid crisis dire as winter nears for millions in need – DW – 11/15/2025
Millions of refugees in camps and informal settings around the world will feel the loss of billions in aid funding as winter approaches. Many will be forced to ration and could face death, insiders…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
With winter approaching in many of the most vulnerable encampments around the world, millions of #refugees will increasingly feel the loss of billions in aid funding. HPG recently spoke to DW about the devasting impact this will continue to have on people – read on ➡️ buff.ly/RkGTL1j
Refugee-led orgs (RLOs) deliver critical services, but the funding they receive is comparatively tiny – and nowhere near what they need to remain operational. Our new report identifies how the humanitarian sector can/must navigate key obstacles to funding RLOs ➡️ buff.ly/NxEguxu
November 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Refugee-led orgs (RLOs) deliver critical services, but the funding they receive is comparatively tiny – and nowhere near what they need to remain operational. Our new report identifies how the humanitarian sector can/must navigate key obstacles to funding RLOs ➡️ buff.ly/NxEguxu
Protection isn’t a ‘nice to have’ – it’s life-saving action. Our new policy brief calls on humanitarian actors to refocus efforts on reducing risks of violence and prioritising civilian safety at every stage of response. Read in full now 👉 buff.ly/MbnjAi5
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Protection isn’t a ‘nice to have’ – it’s life-saving action. Our new policy brief calls on humanitarian actors to refocus efforts on reducing risks of violence and prioritising civilian safety at every stage of response. Read in full now 👉 buff.ly/MbnjAi5
📣 Last call for applications! More info ↓
🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! You've now got until 14 Nov to apply to be our next research partner, on an important project exploring how gender norms shape protection risks for people with diverse SOGIESC in crisis settings in #Syria and #Haiti.
More info, including on how to apply ➡️ buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
More info, including on how to apply ➡️ buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📣 Last call for applications! More info ↓
💡 Fewer 'ego-systems', more 'ecosystems'. That's the message from the Advisory Panel on the Future of Humanitarian Action (supported by HPG, @odi.global & NEAR) to chart a path toward a more legitimate, locally led and politically grounded system of aid.
🔗 Read their full analysis: buff.ly/H9H0RQR
🔗 Read their full analysis: buff.ly/H9H0RQR
From 'ego-systems' to 'ecosystems': renewing humanitarian action
This vision paper challenges the status quo of a global humanitarian architecture that has become overly centralised and self-perpetuating, calling instead for a shift from an 'egosystem' to an…
odi.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
💡 Fewer 'ego-systems', more 'ecosystems'. That's the message from the Advisory Panel on the Future of Humanitarian Action (supported by HPG, @odi.global & NEAR) to chart a path toward a more legitimate, locally led and politically grounded system of aid.
🔗 Read their full analysis: buff.ly/H9H0RQR
🔗 Read their full analysis: buff.ly/H9H0RQR
The devastation from recent typhoons in the #Philippines shows how climate-driven disasters are growing in scale/urgency. Our latest study looks at how nationally-led responses that include state & civil society can guide global humanitarian action: bit.ly/3WNR1oC #TyphoonKalmaegi #TyphoonFungwong
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The devastation from recent typhoons in the #Philippines shows how climate-driven disasters are growing in scale/urgency. Our latest study looks at how nationally-led responses that include state & civil society can guide global humanitarian action: bit.ly/3WNR1oC #TyphoonKalmaegi #TyphoonFungwong
3 inaccurate narratives drive the failure to adequately fund refugee-led organisations (#RLOs):
🚫RLOs are an unproven, risky investment
🚫RLOs are a nice to have, but not essential
🚫RLOs are too difficult to fund
Our latest report challenges these harmful notions – read on → buff.ly/ByOqNlc
🚫RLOs are an unproven, risky investment
🚫RLOs are a nice to have, but not essential
🚫RLOs are too difficult to fund
Our latest report challenges these harmful notions – read on → buff.ly/ByOqNlc
How to finance refugee leadership: navigating a humanitarian system at breaking point
Refugee-led organisations (RLOs) deliver critical services, but the funding they receive is comparatively tiny. Our new report identifies how the humanitarian sector can and must navigate key…
odi.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
3 inaccurate narratives drive the failure to adequately fund refugee-led organisations (#RLOs):
🚫RLOs are an unproven, risky investment
🚫RLOs are a nice to have, but not essential
🚫RLOs are too difficult to fund
Our latest report challenges these harmful notions – read on → buff.ly/ByOqNlc
🚫RLOs are an unproven, risky investment
🚫RLOs are a nice to have, but not essential
🚫RLOs are too difficult to fund
Our latest report challenges these harmful notions – read on → buff.ly/ByOqNlc
🇵🇭 NEW RESEARCH: As the international aid system grapples with questions about its role going forward, does the #Philippines offer lessons in how to redefine humanitarian responses globally? Arbie Baguios and HPG explore in this brand-new case study → buff.ly/IeW9GyQ
November 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🇵🇭 NEW RESEARCH: As the international aid system grapples with questions about its role going forward, does the #Philippines offer lessons in how to redefine humanitarian responses globally? Arbie Baguios and HPG explore in this brand-new case study → buff.ly/IeW9GyQ
🗓️ EVENT: Join us on 20 Nov for a critical online discussion on the impact of funding cuts on refugee-led organisations and how the international community can create a fairer, more effective funding ecosystem.
🔉 Arabic interpretation available.
🔗 More info & RSVP: bit.ly/3JFSxpK
🔉 Arabic interpretation available.
🔗 More info & RSVP: bit.ly/3JFSxpK
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🗓️ EVENT: Join us on 20 Nov for a critical online discussion on the impact of funding cuts on refugee-led organisations and how the international community can create a fairer, more effective funding ecosystem.
🔉 Arabic interpretation available.
🔗 More info & RSVP: bit.ly/3JFSxpK
🔉 Arabic interpretation available.
🔗 More info & RSVP: bit.ly/3JFSxpK
🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! You've now got until 14 Nov to apply to be our next research partner, on an important project exploring how gender norms shape protection risks for people with diverse SOGIESC in crisis settings in #Syria and #Haiti.
More info, including on how to apply ➡️ buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
More info, including on how to apply ➡️ buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! You've now got until 14 Nov to apply to be our next research partner, on an important project exploring how gender norms shape protection risks for people with diverse SOGIESC in crisis settings in #Syria and #Haiti.
More info, including on how to apply ➡️ buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
More info, including on how to apply ➡️ buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
🚨 Early-warning and early-response systems are increasingly recognised as essential tools to prevent and mitigate violence and protect civilians. Yet, there's a gap in guidance and evidence on what works. Find out about some of the solutions in our recent briefing paper: buff.ly/PkXwBqL #EWER
Early warning and early response to violence for civilian safety and security
This briefing note explores how early-warning and early-response (EWER) systems have been implemented in response to violence and conflict, and for the purpose of reducing harm and increasing the…
buff.ly
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🚨 Early-warning and early-response systems are increasingly recognised as essential tools to prevent and mitigate violence and protect civilians. Yet, there's a gap in guidance and evidence on what works. Find out about some of the solutions in our recent briefing paper: buff.ly/PkXwBqL #EWER
As the next ASEAN summit nears, its member states and countries beyond the region must better support Myanmar's evolving, 'pluralistic' state – the best conduit for achieving peace, democracy and justice across the country.
New article in @thediplomat.com from HPG's Dustin Barter & Stella Naw ⬇️
New article in @thediplomat.com from HPG's Dustin Barter & Stella Naw ⬇️
Supporting Myanmar Beyond the ‘ASEAN Way’
Addressing the military’s impunity and supporting the emerging “pluralistic state,” is the only effective way forward for the bloc.
thediplomat.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As the next ASEAN summit nears, its member states and countries beyond the region must better support Myanmar's evolving, 'pluralistic' state – the best conduit for achieving peace, democracy and justice across the country.
New article in @thediplomat.com from HPG's Dustin Barter & Stella Naw ⬇️
New article in @thediplomat.com from HPG's Dustin Barter & Stella Naw ⬇️
❓ Did you know that engaging armed actors is essential for protection work? However, the practice remains inconsistent, and lacks standardisation across the humanitarian sector. Our latest paper unpacks how it can be done in a way that maintains civilian safety first and foremost ➡️ buff.ly/Spd8iYD
Armed actor engagement for protection
This briefing note explores the role and practices of humanitarian organisations carrying out armed actor engagement to reduce civilian harm.
odi.org
October 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
❓ Did you know that engaging armed actors is essential for protection work? However, the practice remains inconsistent, and lacks standardisation across the humanitarian sector. Our latest paper unpacks how it can be done in a way that maintains civilian safety first and foremost ➡️ buff.ly/Spd8iYD
🏳️🌈 How do gender norms shape protection risks for people with diverse #SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sex Characteristics) in crisis settings in #Syria and #Haiti?
We're seeking research partners to help answer this question. Full details: buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
We're seeking research partners to help answer this question. Full details: buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
October 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🏳️🌈 How do gender norms shape protection risks for people with diverse #SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sex Characteristics) in crisis settings in #Syria and #Haiti?
We're seeking research partners to help answer this question. Full details: buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
We're seeking research partners to help answer this question. Full details: buff.ly/ZSZnIY1
⚠️ Early-warning and early-response (EWER) systems have become vital tools for preventing violence – but is enough being done to ensure they truly protect civilians? Find out more in this new briefing from HPG's @verobarbelet.bsky.social & @odi.global's Leigh Mayhew: buff.ly/PkXwBqL
Early warning and early response to violence for civilian safety and security
This briefing note explores how early-warning and early-response (EWER) systems have been implemented in response to violence and conflict, and for the purpose of reducing harm and increasing the…
odi.org
October 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
⚠️ Early-warning and early-response (EWER) systems have become vital tools for preventing violence – but is enough being done to ensure they truly protect civilians? Find out more in this new briefing from HPG's @verobarbelet.bsky.social & @odi.global's Leigh Mayhew: buff.ly/PkXwBqL
Despite years of commitments, the humanitarian system is still failing to deliver fair, consistent financing – & local humanitarian actors are bearing the brunt. The evidence is clear that funding local actors works – what's missing is the courage to act. More in our latest article ➡️ buff.ly/JRLBwCq
False economies: why underfunding local humanitarian actors puts everyone at risk
Honest self-reflection is needed as to why, despite all the commitments and guidelines and working groups, we are still far from seeing consistent, fairer humanitarian financing.
odi.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Despite years of commitments, the humanitarian system is still failing to deliver fair, consistent financing – & local humanitarian actors are bearing the brunt. The evidence is clear that funding local actors works – what's missing is the courage to act. More in our latest article ➡️ buff.ly/JRLBwCq