Purpose of this study: Why effectivess, why now?

Building on the broader contextual realities described in the previous section, this section explores some of the key drivers, challenges, and expectations that shape the debate on humanitarian effectiveness, such as value-for-money, accountability and standards, operational challenges, and the acknowledgment of diverse – and sometimes conflicting – expectations for humanitarian action. This study adds to a debate that has been intensifying in the last several years.The scoping for the study began in 2013, and since then there has been a dramatic increase in discussions on this topic through the World Humanitarian Summit and concurrent processes around the world.

Related Subject(s): Women and Gender Issues