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World Humanitarian Data and Trends
The World Humanitarian Data and Trends is an annual flagship report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) that presents global and country-level data and trend analysis about humanitarian crises and assistance. Its purpose is to consolidate this information and present it in an accessible way, providing policy-makers, researchers and humanitarian practitioners with an evidence base to support humanitarian policy decisions and provide context for operational decisions.
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World Humanitarian Data and Trends 2018
World Humanitarian Data and Trends is an annual OCHA publication which highlights major trends in the nature of humanitarian crises their underlying causes and drivers and the actors that participate in crises prevention response and recovery. Beyond providing statistics the report uses infographics to display trend analyses that show how the humanitarian landscape is evolving and how the humanitarian system can be more effective in a rapidly changing world. Data used in the report comes from a variety of sources and partners. The report is structured in three main sections: ‘the year in review’ which provides an overview of the humanitarian landscape in terms of funding capacity crises and appeals a ‘regional perspectives’ section and ‘trends challenges and opportunities’ which provides case studies on issues that impact humanitarian operations. The report is anchored in the Agenda for Humanity launched at the World Humanitarian Summit held in May 2016. Highlights for 2018 include new case studies on protracted crises – the length of international response the distribution of funding and people targeted for aid over time – as well as case studies on using artificial intelligence to track displacement supporting local action through country-based pooled funds and attacks on education and healthcare facilities. The report aims to provide a “one-stop” shop for policy makers researchers and humanitarian practitioners to have an evidence-base and advocacy tools for humanitarian assistance. This report is one part of OCHA’s efforts to improve data and analysis on humanitarian situations worldwide.
World Humanitarian Data and Trends 2017
This publication highlights major trends in the nature of humanitarian crises their underlying causes and drivers and the actors that participate in prevention response and recovery. Beyond providing statistics the report uses infographics to display trend analyses that show how the humanitarian landscape is evolving and how the humanitarian system can be more effective. Data in the report come from a variety of sources and partners. The report provides an overview of the humanitarian landscape in terms of funding capacity crises and appeals; a 'regional perspectives' section and 'trends challenges and opportunities' section which provides a case study on issues that impact humanitarian operations. Highlights for 2017 include new case studies on explosive weapons humanitarian and development financing in protracted crises and sexual and reproductive health in emergencies.
World Humanitarian Data and Trends 2016
World Humanitarian Data and Trends is an annual OCHA publication which highlights major trends in the nature of humanitarian crises their underlying causes and drivers and the actors that participate in crises prevention response and recovery. Beyond providing statistics the report uses infographics to display trend analyses that show how the humanitarian landscape is evolving and how the humanitarian system can be more effective in a rapidly changing world. Data used in the report comes from a variety of sources and partners. The report is structured in three main sections: 'the year in review' which provides an overview of the humanitarian landscape in terms of funding capacity crises and appeals a ‘regional perspectives’ section and ‘trends challenges and opportunities’ which provides case studies on issues that impact humanitarian operations. The report is anchored in the Agenda for Humanity launched at the World Humanitarian Summit held in May 2016. Highlights for 2016 include a new case studies on the development profile of people in humanitarian need the protection of healthcare in emergencies gender-based violence disability in humanitarian action and financing local actors. The report aims to provide a "one-stop" shop for policy makers researchers and humanitarian practitioners to have an evidence-base and advocacy tools for humanitarian assistance. This report is one part of OCHA's efforts to improve data and analysis on humanitarian situations worldwide.