Humanitarian Policy Group
@hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social
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
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
💡 We'll also be speaking at two additional #Rspace events, highlighting pathways to more inclusive and effective funding for RLOs. More info & register: bit.ly/4rMCZBZ
All events will be in-person only at the Impact Hub, Geneva. See the schedules linked above for further details. 2/2
All events will be in-person only at the Impact Hub, Geneva. See the schedules linked above for further details. 2/2
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
💡 We'll also be speaking at two additional #Rspace events, highlighting pathways to more inclusive and effective funding for RLOs. More info & register: bit.ly/4rMCZBZ
All events will be in-person only at the Impact Hub, Geneva. See the schedules linked above for further details. 2/2
All events will be in-person only at the Impact Hub, Geneva. See the schedules linked above for further details. 2/2
🗓️ 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
🗓️ 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
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
🇵🇭 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
🏳️🌈 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
❓ Why are women-led organisations still being routinely overlooked within the humanitarian system? And what can (and should) we do about it? Our latest paper from researchers @megandaigle.bsky.social, @this-is-cate.bsky.social & Manny Maung explores → buff.ly/ILQa6DQ
October 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
❓ Why are women-led organisations still being routinely overlooked within the humanitarian system? And what can (and should) we do about it? Our latest paper from researchers @megandaigle.bsky.social, @this-is-cate.bsky.social & Manny Maung explores → buff.ly/ILQa6DQ
Amid junta violence, local resistance groups are building new systems of governance and security in #Myanmar – and the international humanitarian system is failing to adapt. Get up to speed with our latest research, which gets to the heart of Myanmar’s post-2021 coup transformation... (1/2)
October 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Amid junta violence, local resistance groups are building new systems of governance and security in #Myanmar – and the international humanitarian system is failing to adapt. Get up to speed with our latest research, which gets to the heart of Myanmar’s post-2021 coup transformation... (1/2)
🔴 STARTING SOON! Join our LinkedIn Live discussion exploring #Myanmar's post-2021 coup transformation, with expert researchers Dustin Barter and Stella Naw → lnkd.in/ehqWgTME
October 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🔴 STARTING SOON! Join our LinkedIn Live discussion exploring #Myanmar's post-2021 coup transformation, with expert researchers Dustin Barter and Stella Naw → lnkd.in/ehqWgTME
With the 80th UN General Assembly under way, HPG Director Freddie Carver highlights the urgent need for challenging conversations about legitimacy and the role of different actors within the humanitarian sector.
🎧 Listen in full now: buff.ly/RaxGL17 #UNGA80 #ThinkChange
🎧 Listen in full now: buff.ly/RaxGL17 #UNGA80 #ThinkChange
September 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
With the 80th UN General Assembly under way, HPG Director Freddie Carver highlights the urgent need for challenging conversations about legitimacy and the role of different actors within the humanitarian sector.
🎧 Listen in full now: buff.ly/RaxGL17 #UNGA80 #ThinkChange
🎧 Listen in full now: buff.ly/RaxGL17 #UNGA80 #ThinkChange
💡 Join HPG and @helpage.bsky.social for an online discussion on what current funding and policy trends mean for the inclusion of marginalised and at-risk groups.
🔗 More info and RSVP → buff.ly/uWByt2M
🔗 More info and RSVP → buff.ly/uWByt2M
September 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
💡 Join HPG and @helpage.bsky.social for an online discussion on what current funding and policy trends mean for the inclusion of marginalised and at-risk groups.
🔗 More info and RSVP → buff.ly/uWByt2M
🔗 More info and RSVP → buff.ly/uWByt2M
🗓️ Interested in finding out more about this critical research? We will be hosting a LinkedIn Live discussion on Wednesday 1 October, where we will hear from two of the report's authors, Dustin and Stella, as they explore the ongoing situation in #Myanmar. Join them: lnkd.in/ehqWgTME
September 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🗓️ Interested in finding out more about this critical research? We will be hosting a LinkedIn Live discussion on Wednesday 1 October, where we will hear from two of the report's authors, Dustin and Stella, as they explore the ongoing situation in #Myanmar. Join them: lnkd.in/ehqWgTME
Amid junta violence, local resistance groups are building new systems of governance and security in #Myanmar – and the international humanitarian system is failing to adapt. Our new report, in collaboration with activist Stella Naw, gets to the heart of Myanmar’s transformation ➡️ buff.ly/wnJK94P
September 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Amid junta violence, local resistance groups are building new systems of governance and security in #Myanmar – and the international humanitarian system is failing to adapt. Our new report, in collaboration with activist Stella Naw, gets to the heart of Myanmar’s transformation ➡️ buff.ly/wnJK94P
As #UNGA80 unfolds, the UN faces various existential challenges – climate, conflict, displacement and a crisis of relevance. @odi.global's latest #ThinkChange podcast episode, featuring HPG Director Freddie Carver, explores what kind of UN the world needs today.
🎧 Listen in now: buff.ly/9afdfsY
🎧 Listen in now: buff.ly/9afdfsY
September 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
As #UNGA80 unfolds, the UN faces various existential challenges – climate, conflict, displacement and a crisis of relevance. @odi.global's latest #ThinkChange podcast episode, featuring HPG Director Freddie Carver, explores what kind of UN the world needs today.
🎧 Listen in now: buff.ly/9afdfsY
🎧 Listen in now: buff.ly/9afdfsY
📢 NEW RESEARCH: With extensive knowledge of local contexts and roots within crisis-affected communities, why are women-led organisations still chronically underfunded and excluded from decision-making? Our new paper from @this-is-cate.bsky.social & @megandaigle.bsky.social explores: buff.ly/NAjy6qJ
September 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📢 NEW RESEARCH: With extensive knowledge of local contexts and roots within crisis-affected communities, why are women-led organisations still chronically underfunded and excluded from decision-making? Our new paper from @this-is-cate.bsky.social & @megandaigle.bsky.social explores: buff.ly/NAjy6qJ
💸 As aid cuts crunch down on the humanitarian sector, it's more important than ever that direct cash assistance to individuals continues – and in fact scales up – in order to sustain/accelerate economic growth.
More from researcher @kerrie115.bsky.social in a new HPG policy brief → buff.ly/6cyVQ9X
More from researcher @kerrie115.bsky.social in a new HPG policy brief → buff.ly/6cyVQ9X
September 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
💸 As aid cuts crunch down on the humanitarian sector, it's more important than ever that direct cash assistance to individuals continues – and in fact scales up – in order to sustain/accelerate economic growth.
More from researcher @kerrie115.bsky.social in a new HPG policy brief → buff.ly/6cyVQ9X
More from researcher @kerrie115.bsky.social in a new HPG policy brief → buff.ly/6cyVQ9X
This #WorldHumanitarianDay, catch up on our recent work advocating for global solidarity and highlighting local communities, who, despite funding and structural challenges, form the backbone of many humanitarian responses. 🧵 1/6
August 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This #WorldHumanitarianDay, catch up on our recent work advocating for global solidarity and highlighting local communities, who, despite funding and structural challenges, form the backbone of many humanitarian responses. 🧵 1/6
🎙️ HPG researcher Dustin Barter recently spoke on @odi.global's #ThinkChangePodcast to explore whether a privatised model of humanitarianism is going to become dominant, and what this means for the sector's operations and principles, particularly in Gaza & Sudan.
Listen now: buff.ly/T5ylxT1
Listen now: buff.ly/T5ylxT1
August 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🎙️ HPG researcher Dustin Barter recently spoke on @odi.global's #ThinkChangePodcast to explore whether a privatised model of humanitarianism is going to become dominant, and what this means for the sector's operations and principles, particularly in Gaza & Sudan.
Listen now: buff.ly/T5ylxT1
Listen now: buff.ly/T5ylxT1
HPG's Dustin Barter features on the latest episode of the #ThinkChangePodcast from @odi.global, to discuss whether a privatised and corporate model of humanitarianism is going to become more dominant, and how this is already playing out in Gaza, Sudan & beyond.
🎧 Listen in full now: buff.ly/T5ylxT1
🎧 Listen in full now: buff.ly/T5ylxT1
July 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
HPG's Dustin Barter features on the latest episode of the #ThinkChangePodcast from @odi.global, to discuss whether a privatised and corporate model of humanitarianism is going to become more dominant, and how this is already playing out in Gaza, Sudan & beyond.
🎧 Listen in full now: buff.ly/T5ylxT1
🎧 Listen in full now: buff.ly/T5ylxT1
🇮🇩 In an era of shrinking international aid budgets, #Indonesia offers a compelling model for nationally led disaster response and governance.
🔗 Learn more about this powerful example from our recent case study: buff.ly/44kU7GB
🔗 Learn more about this powerful example from our recent case study: buff.ly/44kU7GB
July 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🇮🇩 In an era of shrinking international aid budgets, #Indonesia offers a compelling model for nationally led disaster response and governance.
🔗 Learn more about this powerful example from our recent case study: buff.ly/44kU7GB
🔗 Learn more about this powerful example from our recent case study: buff.ly/44kU7GB