We develop policy

New York, 2 April 2019: ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment on the response to Cyclone Idai, one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere. OCHA/Palmero
New York, 2 April 2019: ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment on the response to Cyclone Idai, one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere. OCHA/Palmero

Overview

We constantly work to shape and inform policy as we strive to improve the delivery of assistance and the protection of people caught in crises. Our policy work focuses on improving the effectiveness of humanitarian work, global norms to protect people affected by conflict and disaster, and the capacities of governments, organizations and aid workers.

We:

Carry out research and advocacy to promote and shape new policy to improve the protection of people caught in crises and strengthen humanitarian work.

Identify emerging trends, unify policies among humanitarian organizations, and offer clear policy guidance to strengthen effective responses and protect affected people.

Identify lessons learned and best practices by evaluating humanitarian action to make it more effective and accountable to the people we serve.