UN integration and its impact on humanitarian space
28 February 2012 14:00-15:30 (GMT+00) - Public event, Overseas Development Institute and screened live online
The benefits and risks of UN integration for humanitarian space have been intensely debated for many years. The issue has proved highly contentious with many humanitarian staff sceptical that UN integration can benefit humanitarian action. Others stress the need for enhanced coherence and highlight the positive experiences of UN integration.
Chair: Francesc Vendrell – former Head of the UN Special Mission to Afghanistan (2000 – 2001) and Special Representative of the EU for Afghanistan (2002–2008)
Panellists:
Victoria Metcalfe – HPG Research Fellow and co-author of ‘UN integration and humanitarian space’
Alison Giffen - Research Fellow, Stimson Center and co-author of the report
David Haeri - Chief, Policy and Best Practices Service, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations
Allegra Baiocchi - Chief, Policy Planning and Analysis Section, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsODI Humanitarian Policy Group public event.
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