Development funds and accountability mainstreaming simon richards suggests that a development health programme in myanmar might tell us something about how to integrate accountabilitybased approaches into programming. The core humanitarian standard on quality and accountability chs is a direct result of the joint. We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources. The humanitarian accountability partnership hap which produced.
When the benefits are tied explicitly and credibly to the highest purposes of both organizations, the partnership is likely to be received well. It begins by outlining the methods used to collect the views of the 756 respondents, and then presents the detailed. A guide for preparation, patience and perseverance mitchell lee marks, ph. The core humanitarian standard on quality and accountability chs is a direct result of the joint standards initiative jsi in which the humanitarian accountability partnership hap international, people in aid and the sphere project joined forces to seek greater coherence for users of humanitarian standards. This study comes at a time when questions are being asked about the effectiveness of humanitarian response. The 2010 hap standard in accountability and quality management. Sustaining the mission through mergers, alliances, partnerships. In this video, the humanitarian accountability partnership introduces the 2010 hap standard in accountability and quality management, and the six benchmarks that, if implemented, help to place accountability to affected populations at the heart of humanitarian action. Effective humanitarian partnerships are about more than mechanistic relationships where actors come together to achieve a set of common objectives, dividing up responsibilities and planning joint work. In the past two decades, there has been a worldwide increase in. International ombuds for humanitarian and development. It will also be useful to government departments involved in disaster management, and to international bodies interested in accountability and good practice in the humanitarian sector.
Sustaining the mission through mergers, alliances, partnerships septemberoctober 2015. Principles of partnership a statement of commitment an important achievement during the first year of the ghp was the development and endorsement of the principles of partnership pop. The elementary school and family that were beneficiaries of our project were so. Introduction to humanitarian accountability on vimeo. Perceptions of humanitarian accountability survey 2011 this chapter outlines findings from haps annual perceptions of humanitarian accountability survey conducted among members of the humanitarian community. Partnership hap international, people in aid and the sphere project joined forces. Humanitarian accountability partnership international hapi, writes that a process of accountability is a necessary expression of that value in respecting the human mind and we must act accountably in order to protect the essential dignity, the very humanity of our patients who must never be treated as inanimate objects. Hap and people in aid merger concluding with the launch of the chs alliance. Hap international merged with people in aid on 9 june 2015 to form the chs alliance and no longer. Humanitarian accountability is an appropriate shift of the balance of power back towards disaster affected people. Although this rush to the altar may have been grounded in solid synergistic potential, all too many of these marriages quickly faltered. The hap standard helps organisations that assist or act on behalf of people affected by or prone to disasters, conflict, poverty or other crises to design, implement, assess, improve and recognise accountable programmes. Humanitarian accountability partnership international hap international, established in 2003. Background and rationale the global humanitarian platform ghp adopted principles of partnership pop in 2007.
A showcase of best practices iom, plan and world vision present their lessons learned from accountability to affected populations project yesterday, in a donor and media conference, iom together with world vision and plan international. Partnership hap international, people in aid and the sphere project joined forces to seek. Humanitarian accountability partnership international making humanitarian action accountable to beneficiaries mission integration, policy coherence and accountability nicholas stockton speaking notes for presentation to msf head of mission week brussels 2 june 2005. Development funds and accountability mainstreaming simon richards suggests that a development health programme in myanmar might tell us something about how to integrate accountability based approaches into programming. This paper is intended to provoke debate, and stimulate further thinking and study, about. Thanks to all who participated and donated to make our october project a success. News chs core humanitarian standard on quality and. Care international humanitarian accountability framework. Hap international is a partnership of aid agencies that work towards improving the quality and accountability of humanitarian aid. Ocha coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. Core humanitarian standard on quality and accountability unhcr. Guide to the 2010 hap standard in accountability and.
These challenges are interwoven, and we know healthy communities and healthy ecosystems are. The humanitarian accountability partnership hap is a multiagency initiative to improve the quality and accountability of humanitarian action. Review of the dfatngo humanitarian partnership agreement 20112015 acfid response since 2011 the humanitarian partnership agreement has deepened the way that australian ngos work with government and each other. Accountability partnership aims to improve the quality of humanitarian action and compliance. The orientation should prepare team members to thoughtfully discuss the business rationale, the benefits of partnering, the common culture themes and the possibilities that partnering offers.
The elementary school and family that were beneficiaries of our project were so grateful and worked so hard to do their part. F rom airlines to automobiles to advertising, the urge to merge has escalated steadily over the past decade. The humanitarian accountability partnership hap international has launched the 2008 humanitarian accountability report may 2009. Perhaps nothing has been more overcommunicated than the need to overcommunicate to employees when their workplace is being merged or acquired. The humanitarian accountability partnership international. We leverage the strengths of these collaborations to achieve great success. Environment and humanitarian action increasing effectiveness. Have you had any experience with such guidelines and have. Humanitarian accountability partnership international. Annual reflections and case studies contributed to a growing body of lessons learned. Wwf engages with corporations to develop integrated.
Install the app on your device or read more about hspapp and the humanitarian standards partnership. Printed on recycled paper this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or notfor. Wwf works with organizations and government agencies to provide solutions to some of the greatest threats to people and our planetextreme poverty, depletion of natural resources, and natural disasters. The humanitarian standards partnership app hspapp provides userfriendly access to global humanitarian standards on mobile devices. It examines some of the achievements to date and proposesbased on extensive consultations how the future agenda might be defined. Lasting conservation is achieved through collaboration with a range of extraordinary partners, including governments, local communities, businesses and individual donors. Accountability to affected populations is easy to preach, but more difficult to practice. Perceptions of humanitarian accountability survey 2011 107. The chs management team would like to thank intersos humanitarian aid organisation, the civil volunteer group, the international committee for the development of peoples cisp and the the medical collaboration committee for preparing the translation. Humanitarian accountability partnership international wikipedia.
From airlines to automobiles to advertising, the urge to merge has escalated steadily over the past decade. Humanitarian accountability in action a showcase of best. Annual reflections and case studies contributed to a growing body of lessons learned and best practice. News core humanitarian standard on quality and accountability. This report was commissioned to gain further insight into how beneficiaries of humanitarian aid perceive the effectiveness o. The humanitarian accountability partnership hap international was established in 2003 to promote accountability to people affected by humanitarian crises and to acknowledge those organisations that meet the hap principles of accountability, which the founding members developed as a condition of hap membership. A multiagency initiative working to improve the accountability of humanitarian action to people affected by disasters and other crises, hap members ranged from organisations with a mandate for emergency relief and development. Core humanitarian standard on quality and accountability. I realize that it is an unpopular and unhumanitarian position. Hap humanitarian accountability partnership international.
Standards fifth edition, 2004 guided the drafting process for the 2010 hap standard in accountability and quality management referred to in this document as the hap standard or the 2010 edition. They bring our responses in line with the recognized principles of our key humanitarian partners and further strengthen our own accountability in this regard. Humanitarian partnerships humanitarian practice network. Humanitarian accountability partnership international adds. About the humanitarian standards partnership founded on humanitarian principles and human rights, humanitarian standards help us to turn principles into action. The guide is a vital tool for agencies interested in improving their accountability and quality systems and for those wishing to attain hap certification. Active learning network for accountability and performance in humanitarian action alnap. The 2010 edition of the standard includes requirements on how to establish a commitment to accountability and on the processes that will deliver quality programmes for the. Four principles guide international humanitarian law. By maria kiani senior quality and accountability advisor 3. Humanitarian content from humanitarian accountability partnership. In the aftermath of the indian ocean tsunami crisis, one of the world. Humanitarian guidance on disabilities accountability to affected populations aap priorities 49 demonstrate leadership governance commitment to accountability to affected populations by ensuring feedback and accountability mechanisms are integrated into 49 these priorities reflect the iasc commitments to accountability to.
This 50th edition of humanitarian exchange, coedited with rachel houghton, focuses exclusively on partnerships in humanitarian action. Humanitarian action in international humanitarian law kate mackintosh hpg report 5 march 2000 overseas development institute hpg report humanitarian policy group the humanitarian policy group at the overseas development institute is europes leading team of independent policy researchers dedicated to improving humanitarian policy and practice. The core humanitarian standard chs and the guidance notes and indicators are now available in italian. Humanitarian partnerships partnership categories wwf. In 2000 alone there were 9,472 merger and acquisition transactions in the united states a new record. Cares humanitarian accountability framework haf pilot version, 1 february 2010 page 4 of 26 guidance note a. The 2010 edition replaces the 2007 edition following a transition period. What do we mean by partnership in humanitarian action, and what does partnership look like in practice.
Hap, humanitarian accountability partnership resource centre. Information and translations of unhumanitarian in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The employee handbook for navigating mergers and acquisitions. Humanitarian accountability partnershipinternational. Partnerships creating partnerships for conservation wwf. They bring our responses in line with the recognized principles of our key humanitarian partners and. Humanitarian accountability partnership international hap international, established in 2003, was the humanitarian sectors first international selfregulatory body. They also involve underlying issues of power, attitudes and styles of. The six humanitarian partnership agreement hpa agencies provided reports on drr activities over the past six years as individual agencies with respect to individual projects. Humanitarianbusiness partnerships in managing humanitarian logistics article pdf available in supply chain management 221. The principles, and its accompanying tools, clarify ioms position on the humanitarian, assistance, protection, and partnership aspects of crisis response. Humanitarian action increasing effectiveness, sustainability and accountability a study undertaken for the joint unepocha environment unit version 1 2014 credit. First floor, unit 2 297303 edgware road london, nw9 6nb uk. Humanitarian standards outline what help and protection crisisaffected people are entitled to and uphold their right to life with dignity.
Humanitarian accountability is an appropriate shift of the balance of. The principles of humanitarian action in international. Introduction aim cares humanitarian accountability framework haf is a statement of cares commitment to high quality and accountable humanitarian work, and a guide to accountability for cares staff. Humanitarian accountability partnership hap interna. Accountability partnership aims to improve the quality.
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