Key messages
• The concept of resilience is at the centre
of current debates in development,
climate change adaptation and
humanitarian aid. However, it is not clear
what resilience is, or how it can or should
be promoted during and after crises.
• Although it seems self-evident that
opportunities to build people’s resilience
should be seized, a strong case would be
needed to justify diverting humanitarian
resources to that end.
• Far more understanding is needed about
what kind of support is most effective
and how this can best be delivered.