When I worked on humanitarian and development programmes, I was acutely aware of two things: that most of us were perfectionists, and that most of us were very good at suppressing or overriding our emotional struggles to get…
The interesting basis for this query is how, at relatively the same time, numerous organisations have concluded that security risk management (SRM) needs attention. Certainly, current world events, prolonged conflicts in Mozambique, Yemen or the Central African Republic, or the…
The Current State of Practice, the Pathway Forward Unfortunately, the answer to the above question is that HNS is exceptionally complex, unleashing a pandora’s box of vexing challenges and dilemmas. Yet, a widespread…
We recently spoke with Prospery Raymond, the country representative for several NGOs operating in Haiti, who shared insights on the current operating environment. Q: How have challenges in Haiti impacted your ability to operate? Prospery: Firstly,…
The opinions expressed here are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of the International Rescue Committee. For over a decade, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has released its annual Emergency Watchlist. The Watchlist is about risk and…
Global humanitarian needs are at their highest level since World War II. Today, more than 300 million people need assistance. The number of countries affected by conflict has doubled in the last decade while the current…
I find myself at crossroads in my career, as my diverse background and desire to provide a safe and secure environment for those in need has exhausted its mission in the corporate world. I hope to put my…
International organisations are increasingly aware of the evolving technological landscape in hyperconnected societies and the implications for protecting data and digital supply chains. With the rise of connected societies, easy access to cyber-crime tools and big data disrupt…
Conversations on collaboration One conversation delved into the importance of civil-military coordination through the lens of contextual analysis and research. The session began with an exploration of the situation in Ethiopia and the impact of civil-military relationships on access in…