Commentary and multimedia

Practical steps to unlock systems change

Scott Hinkle, Systems Change Specialist at Wasafiri, explains that even the most complex systems can be shifted. Individuals and teams beginning to do just a few things differently can ultimately lead to meaningful change.

• System-wide performance

A findings' wish list for the next edition of the State of the Humanitarian System

What are the findings ALNAP hopes to see in the next edition of the SOHS

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Keynote speech in macro trends in humanitarian assistance

ALNAP's Director discusses key changes and challenges occurring in the humanitarian sector.

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The humanitarian system on the high wire: a year on the road with The State of the Humanitarian System

Our SOHS 2022 authors reflect on key themes emerging following its publication

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The State of the Humanitarian System 2022 launch in Dhaka: localisation and the future of the Rohingya population

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The State of the Humanitarian System 2022 launch in Delhi: Reflections from India

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“As women we have to demand to be heard, to give ourselves the licence to be more vocal. And the legitimacy that we have? We should never question it.”

Interview with Isabelle Moussard Carlsen, Head of OCHA in Afghanistan

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Shifting gears: towards more responsive, locally-led and inclusive humanitarian action in the Philippines

Highlights of discussions from the 2022 State of the Humanitarian System Report presentation in the Philippines

• Locally-led
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Ten Challenges Facing Humanitarians

ALNAP's chair reflects on how the sector needs to develop and how we can achieve it together.

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Systemic Approaches to Learning: what are they and why are they important?

• Learning
• System-wide performance

SOHS in conversation: A climate scientist and a frontline humanitarian practitioner talk climate change

A humanitarian and climate scientist discuss climate change following the findings of the 2022 State of the Humanitarian System report

• Climate emergency
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Sexual exploitation: abusing a position of vulnerability

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Data gaps offer a deafening silence on global humanitarian reforms

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What has happened with the academic commitments at the WHS?

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How is the humanitarian system performing? 10 key questions.

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Mortality emergency threshold: A case for revision

Which mortality indicators should be used to declare an emergency?

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Corruption costs lives

Transparency International’s report highlights that corruption risks are not specific to a single type of organisation

• Accountability to affected populations
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A Thought for World Humanitarian Day 2017

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Humanitarian financing: Where’s the system shift?

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New year, new you? What the WHS can learn from failed new year’s resolutions

Making the case for setting goals and monitoring progress.

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