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Exploring and highlighting the changing landscape of humanitarian assistance in the 21st century

With an unprecedented number of humanitarian crises around the world, the Humanitarian Agenda is committed to inform policy solutions to novel humanitarian challenges through expert dialogue and analysis and to developing and advancing avenues for improving humanitarian response and increasing humanitarian access.

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Mitigating Financial Access Challenges

Nonprofits experience significant difficulties transferring funds for humanitarian and peacebuilding activities in areas with the presence of sanctioned actors. Ensuring financial access requires close cooperation between the nonprofit, governmental, and financial sectors.

Report by Jacob Kurtzer , Sue Eckert , and Sierra Ballard — October 25, 2022

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The Long March to Peace: Key Obstacles to Overcome in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, the obstacles to peace remain in place. To give nascent talks a chance, the United States should use its leverage to press the parties to stop ongoing violence, end the de-facto humanitarian blockade of Tigray, and see the withdrawal of foreign forces.

Commentary by David Del Conte — February 10, 2022

Assessing Economic Crisis Response Options for Afghanistan

As Afghanistan's economic and humanitarian conditions deteriorate, the U.S. government and international stakeholders should identify and implement new proposals to sustain Afghanistan’s economy and support the humanitarian response.

Commentary by Jacob Kurtzer and Alex Zerden — February 9, 2022

The Civilian Impacts of a Possible Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Concerns are growing over the impact a Russian invasion could have on civilians in Ukraine. The humanitarian picture is alarming, and an invasion could precipitate a crisis, the severity of which would depend on the location, length, and lethality of military operations.

Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer , Catherine Nzuki , Erol Yayboke , and Andrew Lohsen — February 2, 2022

The Global Humanitarian Overview 2022: Climate, Gender, and Humanitarian Response

The climate crisis, Covid-19, and armed conflict put an estimated 274 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022. The scope of needs necessitates a shift in aid architecture, including in gender equity and funding models.

Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer , Nicolas Jude Larnerd , and Hareem Fatima Abdullah — January 27, 2022

Towards Durable Solutions: Addressing Humanitarian Challenges in Bangladesh and Myanmar

Please join the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda for a panel discussion to address the main humanitarian challenges in Myanmar and Bangladesh and opportunities to move toward durable solutions for those displaced or in need of humanitarian assistance.

Event by Elizabeth Hoffman , Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) , Daniel P. Sullivan , and Naw K’nyaw Paw — January 12, 2022

Deconstructing Disarmament and Reconciliation Programs in Northeast Nigeria

Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs aim to change the battlefield and bring peace to northeast Nigeria, but they raise serious questions about resource prioritization and justice and accountability for perpetrators of violence.

Commentary by Jacob Kurtzer and Obi Anyadike — January 10, 2022

Aspirations to Action: Making the Refugee Compact Work for the Rohingya

The success of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) in countries like Bangladesh lies on host country engagement on refugee policies and shared international responsibility to provide consistent, flexible funding and create greater opportunities for resettlement.

Commentary by Jacob Kurtzer , Sana Vaidya , and Imrul Islam — December 16, 2021

Experts React: The 2021 Summit for Democracy

CSIS experts comment on the impact, challenges faced, and road ahead for the Biden administration’s 2021 Summit for Democracy and its subsequent year of action.

Commentary — December 16, 2021

Lebanon’s Growing Humanitarian Crisis

A humanitarian emergency is growing among Lebanese. Overlaps in humanitarian responses risk fueling tensions and wasting limited aid resources. CSIS's Will Todman and Caleb Harper argue that an independent review is necessary to maximize the effectiveness of humanitarian aid.

Brief by Will Todman and Caleb Harper — December 16, 2021