The Use of Evidence in Humanitarian Decision Making

The Use of Evidence in Humanitarian Decision Making

This paper reports the results of a study undertaken during 2012 by Tufts University for the Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS), as part of the latter’s “Operational Learning” strand of work. This study is designed to complement the work of ACAPS on strengthening...
Afghanistan:  Humanitarianism in Uncertain Times

Afghanistan: Humanitarianism in Uncertain Times

The Afghan crisis, now well into its fourth decade, has many layers. The military and political dimensions of the crisis grab the headlines. But the structural violence and poor governance that underpin it—grinding poverty, rampant abuse of power, criminalized...
Resilience and Livelihoods Change in Tigray, Ethiopia

Resilience and Livelihoods Change in Tigray, Ethiopia

Resilience is the ability of an individual, a household, a community or an institution to withstand a shock or setback of some type and recover, or “bounce back,” after a setback. As such, it implies the ability to cope with adversity by adapting, learning and...