The purpose of the 'Fit for Purpose' consultation was to seek stakeholders' views on the challenges, objectives and options to further enhance the effectiveness and impact of the European Union's humanitarian aid (through policy, operational, organizational or other measures), taking into account the changing global context at the outset of the 21st century. Stakeholders were encouraged to comment, express support, voice their concerns or make suggestions based on the stakeholder consultation document, as well as any other issues related to increasing the impact of the EU's humanitarian aid, by filling in the online questionnaire. The questionnaire was organized into several overarching themes, with more detailed information provided under each theme, and a range of more specific open and closed questions. The consultation was launched on 14 December 2012 and it closed for contributions on 15 March 2013. Key stakeholders including EU Member States (MS), implementing partners, a number of MEPs and the European Parliament's Secretariat were informed about the launch of the consultation by a letter of Claus H. Sørensen, Director-General of DG Humanitarian Aid and Civil protection (ECHO).
