Six global trends to watch in 2020Comment | 9 January 2020 | Alina Rocha Menocal, Andrew Scott, Rebecca Nadin, Sorcha O'Callaghan, Dirk Willem te Velde, Caroline HarperOur experts weigh in on some of the key issues set to dominate the development agenda in 2020, ranging from climate action to digital technology. Read and comment
Five tests for success at the Global Refugee ForumComment | 16 December 2019 | Sorcha O'CallaghanFive indicators for success at the first-ever Global Refugee Forum, based on new research on the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh. Read and comment
The Global Compact on Refugees: lessons from BangladeshBriefing papers | December 2019 | Karen Hargrave and Veronique BarbeletThis briefing note outlines the use, applicability and relevance of the Global Compact on Refugees in relation to the Rohingya crisis. Downloads
Gender in displacement: the state of playBibliography and literature reviews | December 2019 | Kerrie Holloway, Maria Stavropoulou and Megan DaigleThis literature review assesses the humanitarian sector’s commitment to gender justice. Downloads
Beyond local and international: humanitarian action at the marginsBriefing papers | December 2019 | Larissa FastThis briefing note assesses the different roles of intermediaries in humanitarian assistance to further explore the nuances of local action. Downloads
New technologies are changing humanitarian action, but don’t assume they're inclusiveComment | 29 November 2019 | John BryantTechnology-based tools and approaches are increasingly used in humanitarian crises, but these don't always serve the needs of those most vulnerable. Read and comment
Mapping local capacities and support for more effective humanitarian responsesBriefing papers | November 2019 | John BryantHow a better understanding of capacities and financial resources beyond the international humanitarian system could inform a more 'local' response. Downloads
The humanitarian ‘digital divide’Bibliography and literature reviews | November 2019 | Barnaby Willitts-King, John Bryant and Kerrie HollowayDigital transformation in humanitarian action: the state of the evidence. Downloads
Understanding humanitarian resource flowsFilms and videos | November 2019This animation explores how international humanitarian assistance makes up just 1% of resource flows to countries affected by humanitarian crises. Find out more
The tip of the iceberg: why 99% of humanitarian resources in crises are ignoredInsight | 18 November 2019 | Barnaby Willitts-KingBased on new research, humanitarian assistance represents only 1% of resource flows used to address humanitarian crises. Read and comment
