Publications

DG ECHO commissioned HPG study tracking funding flows through the humanitarian system to the final beneficiary

A follow-up study to the high-level panel report looking at how cash might transform humanitarian response in 5 case studies

One of a number of country studies for the OCHA administered Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF); evaluating the use of the Fund against the criteria set by the Fund's Performance and Evaluation Framework (PAF).  

An update of the 2008 report.

A major study of UN led, multi-year planning frameworks for humanitarian action.  

Case study of corruption risks and mitigation measures for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. 

Case study of corruption risks and mitigation measures for humanitarian assistance in southern Somalia. 

Mid-term evaluation of the Dutch Relief Alliance's new financing instrument

Evaluation of DFID Somalia's rapid draw-down financing mechanism, the Internal Risk Facility

OECD commissioned policy review and guidance for donors on effective financing support in situations of fragility, risk, and crisis

Policy study and recommendations on coherent approaches to financing in conflict across humanitarian and development portfolios commissioned by the Danish government.

The State of the Humanitarian System (SOHS) is an independent study that compiles the latest statistics on the size and scope of the humanitarian system and assesses overall performance and progress every few years.