HNPW 2024: Scaling up a response in complex humanitarian crises

What can the humanitarian system learn from past experiences of scaling up responses in complex humanitarian crisis? How can collective humanitarian responses be improved to better meet the needs of affected populations?

The session drew on results from a recent IASC learning paper on system-wide scale up as well as from the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations (IAHEs) of the collective responses in Afghanistan and Ethiopia. Panellists discussed the successes and challenges of scaling up a response in complex crises including the limitations the system faces.

Presenters:
-- Gareth Price-Jones | Executive Secretary, Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response
-- Glyn Taylor | Founding Partner, Humanitarian Outcomes
-- Nicole Henze | Evaluation Manager, United Nations OCHA

Panelists:
-- Daniel Endres | Humanitarian Coordinator, United Nations
-- Gabriella Waaijman | Global Humanitarian Director, Save the Children International
-- Hiwotie Simachew | Deputy Country Director - Humanitarian, Plan International Ethiopia

This session was moderated by Juliet Parker, ALNAP 's Director.

The session is relevant for humanitarian policy makers and practitioners who are interested in issues related to system wide scale up and humanitarian aid in complex crises.