NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project

The “Humanitarian Reform” describes systems introduced by the UN in 2005 to improve the effectiveness, timeliness and predictability of humanitarian response. Funding, coordination, leadership, partnership and accountability are the interlinked and mutually reinforcing elements that make up the reform process. NGOs have responded to the reforms in a variety of ways, including through engaging with the NHRP I and NHRP II.

Below are links for further information about the NGOs Humanitarian Reform Projects Phase I and II:

NGOs Humanitarian Reform Project – Phase I

From 1 September 2008- 31 October 2010

The project operated in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic  of Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan and Zimbabwe – and aimed to strengthen the engagement of national and international NGOs in reformed humanitarian financing and coordination mechanisms. The project also produced evidence based best practices in humanitarian reform and these were disseminated widely and contributed to an improved understanding of humanitarian reform amongst NGOs in project focus countries and beyond.

Reports
Report
19 July 2010
Synthesis Report- Review of the engagement of NGOs with the humanitarian reform process
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Synthesis Report NHRC1
Description

This report analyses the current state of global humanitarian reform efforts from an NGO perspective by synthesising a series of mapping studies carried out between November 2008 and February 2009 that looked at humanitarian reform in five different countries: Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan and Zimbabwe. Lessons from other contexts are also brought in to strengthen the analysis and provide an overview of humanitarian reform.

Report
20 November 2010
Fit for the Future- Strengthening the leadership pillar of humanitarian reform
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPI Fit for the future
Description

This paper reviews the steps taken to strengthen humanitarian leadership as a result of the humanitarian reforms first rolled out in 2005.

This research was commissioned by the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project (NHRPI).

Basic Information Leaflet Series
Basic Information Leaflet Series
19 June 2010
Basic Information Leaflet Series- Finance Mechanisms
Subject/ humanitarian financing / Coordination /
NHRP1 Financing mechanisms
Description

Basic Information leaflet series was part of the NGO and Humanitarian Reform Project – Phase 1 ( NHRP1)

Basic Information Leaflet Series
19 June 2010
Basic Information Leaflet Series- NGOs, Clusters and other Humanitarian Coordination Mechanisms
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 Coordination Mechanisms
Description

Basic Information leaflet series was part of the NGO and Humanitarian Reform Project – Phase 1 ( NHRP1)

Basic Information Leaflet Series
19 June 2010
Basic Information Leaflet Series- Principles of Partnership
Subject/ Coordination / Humanitarian principles / Principles of Partnership /
NHRP 1 Principles partnership
Description

Basic Information leaflet series was part of the NGO and Humanitarian Reform Project – Phase 1 ( NHRP1)

Humanitarian and Good Practices Paper
Good Practice Paper Series
10 June 2010
Good Practices in Humanitarian Assistance
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 Good practice series
Description

The Good Practice Paper series of the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project* aims to highlight examples of practices identified within the project’s four focus countries (Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe), that contribute to effective implementation of the humanitarian reform agenda. The purpose of the papers is not to address problems nor do they necessarily capture the whole picture. They are not intended to make definitive recommendations.

Mapping Studies
Mapping Studies
19 July 2009
Mapping Studies HRNP 1
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 Mapping Study
Description

This mapping study is one of a series of five reports commissioned by the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project- Phase 1 :  Inception report, Afghanistan, DRC, Ethiopia, Sudan and Zimbabwe.

Newsletters
Newsletter
19 July 2010
NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Phase 1 Newsletter
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 Newsletter
Description

Newsletters from the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase 1 (NHRP1)

Newsletter
20 March 2010
NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Phase 1 Newsletter March 2010
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 March newsletter
Description

The NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project aims to strengthen the effective engagement of local, national and international NGOs in reformed humanitarian financing and coordination mechanisms at global and country levels.

Project Outputs
Workshop reports
3 August 2010
NHRP1 Workshop Report Afghanistan
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 Afghanistan workshop
Description

The NGO and the Humanitarian Reform Project Phase  v1, in cooperation with ACBAR and OCHA  held three workshops in Afghanistan humanitarian stakeholders. In  July 2010 in the North of Afghanistan and in Western Region, and in August 2010 in the Eastern region.

The interactive discussion aimed to increase the humanitarian reform awareness in the region and the awareness on what recourses are available on the Kabul level in addition to the global level.

The workshop came up with practical suggestions and recommendations on  improvements to  the humanitarian response capacity in the Afghanistan.

Reports
19 May 2010
Urgent call for donors to resource the Afghan Emergency Response Fund
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 Urgent call Afghanisatn
Description

Poject report as part of NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase 1.

 

 

Report
19 June 2010
Call for Strengthened Humanitarian Coordination in Afghanistan June 2010
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1-call afghanista
Description

The NGO and Humanitarian Reform Project (NHRP1) has as its main objective to strengthen the effective engagement of local, national and international humanitarian NGOs in reformed humanitarian financing and coordination mechanisms at global and country levels. OCHA as the guardian of the reform plays a crucial role in supporting the humanitarian community to fulfill the objectives of ensuring that humanitarian response is predictable, equitable, standardized and effective for people in need.

Briefing note
19 March 2010
PARTICIPATION OF NGOS IN CLUSTER CO-LEADERSHIP AT COUNTRY LEVEL: A BRIEFING NOTE FOR THE MONTREUX DONORS’ RETREAT
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 Montreux
Description

This briefing note is based on a forthcoming review of the experiences of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in cluster co-leadership and coordination in the four focus countries of the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project1: Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe.

Report
19 April 2010
Clusters in Ethiopia - An NGO Perspective
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRP1 Ethiopia clusters
Description

The roll-out and application of the cluster approach has perhaps been the most visible aspect of the humanitarian reform process for NGOs. At the global and field level, NGOs have welcomed efforts to improve coordination and sought to utilize the cluster system as a means to help strengthen collective capacity to share information, aim for joint programming where possible and, ultimately, lead to better humanitarian responses.

Report
20 December 2012
Reflections from the Experience of the Humanitarian Reform Officer NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Ethiopia
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPI Ethiopia Reflection
Description

This document is part of the NGO and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase I

 

 

 

Report
21 April 2020
Participation of National NGOs and NGO Fora within humanitarian country teams
Subject/ NGO fora / Coordination /
LSE NGO FORA Report
Description

This report was commissioned by ICVA and carried out by a consultancy team from the London School of Economics.  The research  was conducted with the aim of exploring the quality of participation, as well as the challenges inhibiting meaningful participation, by NNGOs and NGO fora within Humanitarian Country Teams.

NGOs Humanitarian Reform Project- Phase II

From 2012-31 April 2013

The NGOs humanitarian Reform Project Phase II actives focused on strengthening the role of national and International NGOs in coordinating and leading response. Building on the research and advocacy achievements of the first phase of the project, NHRP II supported NGOs, particularly local and national organisations, to improve humanitarian outcomes for communities affected by disasters and conflict.

 

The focus on enhancing NGO engagement in reformed humanitarian coordination, leadership, financial mechanisms, adherence to the Principles of Partnership, and promoting accountability to affected populations.

Reports
Glossary
20 December 2012
NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project II - Glossary
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII_Glossary
Description

The terms and definions in this glossary have been put together based on existing glossaries and other reference material available to the public. The terms have been agreed in consulti.on with NGO and UN colleagues partcipating in the work of the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project, Phase II (NHRP II). OCHA and UNHCR were consulted in the development of the glossary.

Report
20 July 2013
Evaluation of NGOs Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII
Description

The first NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project (NHRPI) ended prematurely in 2010 after a review of funding priorities by its donor, DFID. In January 2011, ICVA proposed a second project to ECHO. The aim of NHRPII was to improve humanitarian response through better NGO coordination and better engagement with international and national humanitarian coordination mechanisms.

Countries under focus

NHRP II priorities were identified by the  Steering Committee in five focus countries – Somalia, Ivory Coast, Pakistan, Sudan and Zimbabwe – based on the needs identified at the country level. The finding in the focus countries were used to influence global advocacy and policy discussion and learnings shared across countries to promote good practice particularly at local level.

Somalia
Report
20 July 2013
Humanitarian Coordination in Somalia
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII Somalia
Description

This overview is to provide clear and up-to-date information in English and Somali on the humanitarian coordination structure put in place in Somalia through the UN-led humanitarian reform process, on NGO coordination structures and on funding mechanisms in 2013.

Report
20 October 2013
Aid Partnerships: A Vehicle to Strengthen NGOs in Somalia?
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII Somalia Aid
Description

The protracted humanitarian crisis in Somalia combined with the growing insecurity and recent challenges of access to affected populations created strong reliance of international aid organisations on Somali NGOs for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. As a result, a large number of Somali NGOs (SNGOs) are working in partnership with international aid organisations (IAOs) and playing a more centre-stage role in humanitarian action than ever before.

Part of NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II.

Report
20 December 2012
NGO Voice in the Humanitarian Response in Somalia
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII Somalaia NGO
Description

In the context of major changes in Somalia since 2012, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are facing renewed challenges to their delivery of humanitarian assistance and to the humanitarian principles which underpin their intervention. Yet many feel their collective response to those challenges has lacked authority and impact in recent times.

The findings set out in this report are drawn from semi-structured interviews with 50 NGO senior and middle managers in Mogadishu, Hargeisa and Nairobi, plus 15 external stakeholders, between January and February 2013.

The research was financed through the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II on behalf of the Somalia NGO Consortium.

Pakistan
Report
20 November 2012
Humanitarian Architecture & NGO Engagement in Pakistan
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII Pakistan Hum Arch
Description

The NGOs Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II activities focus on strengthening the role of national and international NGOs in coordinating and leading response. Building on the research and advocacy achievements of the first phase of the project, NHRP II is supporting NGOs – particularly local and national organizations – to improve humanitarian outcomes for communities affected by disasters and conflict. The focus in on enhancing NGO engagement in reformed humanitarian coordination, leadership, financial mechanisms, adherence to the Principles of Partnership, and promoting accountability to affected populations.

Report
20 November 2013
An Example of Decentralised Coordination in Pakistan
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII Pakistan case study
Description

The NGOs  Humanitarian  Reform  Project  Phase  II  activities  focus  on  strengthening  the  role  of  national and international NGOs in coordinating and leading response. Building on the research  and  advocacy  achievements  of  the  first  phase  of  the  project,  NHRP  II  is  supporting  NGOs  –  particularly  local  and  national  organizations  –  to  improve  humanitarian  outcomes  for  communities  affected  by  disasters  and  conflict.  The  focus  is  on  enhancing  NGO  engagement  in  reformed  humanitarian  coordination,  leadership,  financial  mechanisms,  adherence  to  the  Principles of Partnership, and promoting accountability to affected populations.

South Sudan
Report
20 March 2012
NGO, Humanitarian Reform and the Transformative Agenda in South Sudan
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII South Sudan
Description

The NGOs Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II activities focus on strengthening the role of national and international NGOs in coordinating and leading response. Building on the research and advocacy achievements of the first phase of the project, NHRP II is supporting NGOs – particularly local and national organizations – to improve humanitarian outcomes for communities affected by disasters and conflict. The focus in on enhancing NGO engagement in reformed humanitarian coordination, leadership, financial mechanisms, adherence to the Principles of Partnership, and promoting accountability to affected populations.

Libya
Report
20 April 2013
The Humanitarian Reform in the Libyan Crisis
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII CAse Study Libya
Description

A case study from the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II.

 

 

Zimbabwe
Report
20 November 2013
Assessing the Capacity of NANGO to Coordinate NGOs in Humanitarian Assistance in Zimbabwe
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII Zimbabwe Nango
Description

The NGO and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II (NHRP II) aims to enhance the leadership, participation, and representation of NGOs in humanitarian reform structures through support for capacity and consensus building. To do so, the NHRP II will strengthen the capacity of NGOs to assume active membership and leadership roles in humanitarian reform forums and ensure that country-level challenges and good practices inform and advance global policy discussions on humanitarian reform.

Report
20 November 2013
NGO Participation in Pooled Funds Advisory boards in Zimbabwe
Subject/ Coordination / humanitarian financing /
NHRP1 zim Poolfund
Description

This Guidance document has been developed with the generous support of ActionAid under the Humanitarian Reform Phase II project.

Cote D'Ivoire
Report
20 November 2013
Diagnostic de la perception des pratiques de partenariats contexte de crise Ivorien
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII Cote divoire
Description

Document is part of the NGO and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II.

Basic Information Briefing Paper
Briefing paper
20 May 2012
Réforme humanitaire : Mécanismes de financement
Subject/ Coordination / humanitarian financing /
NHRPII finance
Description

This document is part of the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II

Briefing paper
20 July 2012
Réforme humanitaire: ONG, clusters et autres mécanismes de coordination humanitaire
Subject/ Coordination /
NHRPII clusters FR
Description

A basic information leaflet series for the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II.

Guidelines
Guidelines
18 December 2012
The Emergency Response Funds Global Guidelines: A Guide to the Recent Changes
Subject/ Coordination / humanitarian financing /
NHRPII Funds
Description

This note from ICVA provides a short summary of the changes to the Global Guidelines of the Emergency Response Funds.

Document part of NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II.