Development actors at the nexus: Lessons from crises in Bangladesh, Cameroon and Somalia
This synthesis report summarises learnings from studies in Cameroon, Somalia and Bangladesh about operationalising the HDP nexus for longer term resilience in crisis settings.
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This report explores how to operationalise the humanitarian−development−peace (HDP) nexus based on findings from country studies carried out in Bangladesh, Cameroon and Somalia.
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Introduction
An introduction about the role of development cooperation in addressing protracted humanitarian crises and operationalising the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus.
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Partnerships
This chapter explores partnerships between development and humanitarian actors and the impact this has on their ability to support crisis-affected populations.
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Coordination, prioritisation and planning
Investigate the existing coordination mechanisms for bringing HDP actors together and read the key findings on effective coordination, prioritisation and planning across the HDP nexus.
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Programming approaches
Read our findings about how effective development programming can lay the foundation for long-term development and recovery during a crisis, support resilience and sustain peace.
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Financing tools
This chapter explores how development financing mechanisms reach vulnerable crisis-affected populations and presents findings about how they can operate more effectively in crises.
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Organisational issues
Read our findings about how effective organisational decision-making structures, staffing models and operational guidance can support the longer term recovery of crisis-affected people.
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Conclusion
This conclusion summarises three key considerations for how more joined-up, coherent programming among HDP actors could be put into practice at the nexus.
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Shifts in development policy in fragile and conflict-affected settings
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