A joint publication of Feinstein International Center, Transparency International and the Humanitarian Policy Group, this report is the first product of a program aimed at preventing corruption in humanitarian operations, focusing on the aftermath of both natural disasters and civil conflicts. Published in July 2008, the report examines the risks of corruption in humanitarian assistance as well as how humanitarian agencies deal with corruption issues.
Click here to download a copy of the report.
Showing posts with label humanitarian assistance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label humanitarian assistance. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
ASEAN Press Conference to Release PONJA Report
The long awaited Post-Nargis Joint Assessment (PONJA) Report will be presented to the ASEAN Foreign Ministers when they meet in Singapore on 20-21 July 2008. The ASEAN Chair, Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo, will preside over the launch of the report in Singapore on 21 July 2008. The report will be released concurrently in Yangon.
Secretary-General of ASEAN and Chair of the Task Force, Dr Surin Pitsuwan said, “We anticipate a comprehensive, credible and viable report based on the objective needs of the victims of Cyclone Nargis; a report that will be useful to help guide the relief and recovery efforts in cyclone-hit Myanmar, so that the medium-term needs of the Nargis victims are sufficiently addressed.”
PONJA is a joint assessment by ASEAN, the Government of Myanmar and the United Nations, with technical support from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. The assessment relies on two approaches: a rapid household and community survey of more than 290 villages in the affected areas, and an economic assessment of the damage and losses by sector.
For information about attending the press conference and report launch, please contact the ASEAN Secretariat Media Office.
Secretary-General of ASEAN and Chair of the Task Force, Dr Surin Pitsuwan said, “We anticipate a comprehensive, credible and viable report based on the objective needs of the victims of Cyclone Nargis; a report that will be useful to help guide the relief and recovery efforts in cyclone-hit Myanmar, so that the medium-term needs of the Nargis victims are sufficiently addressed.”
PONJA is a joint assessment by ASEAN, the Government of Myanmar and the United Nations, with technical support from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. The assessment relies on two approaches: a rapid household and community survey of more than 290 villages in the affected areas, and an economic assessment of the damage and losses by sector.
For information about attending the press conference and report launch, please contact the ASEAN Secretariat Media Office.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
INEE Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies
In 2004, the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies published The Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies (MSEE). These standards, broadly agreed to in the international humanitarian & relief community is designed for use in
emergency response and applies in a wide range of situations, including natural disasters and armed conflicts. A draft Burmese language version of the standards is available to download here.
emergency response and applies in a wide range of situations, including natural disasters and armed conflicts. A draft Burmese language version of the standards is available to download here.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Announcement: U.S. Military Air Lifts to Burma conclude
The US Embassy in Thailand issued the following statement this morning.
"The U.S. military airlift of cyclone relief from Thailand to Burma ended on June 22. Since May 12, Joint Task Force Caring Response flew 185 C-130 sorties from Thailand, carrying tarps, mosquito netting, food, zodiac boats, water treatment equipment, and a range of other relief supplies, including Thai donations. The estimated cost of the supplies and operation is over $13 million USD. The excellent cooperation we received from the Thai side made this relief effort possible. Coordination and cooperation with other donors, including WFP, was also outstanding."
"The U.S. military airlift of cyclone relief from Thailand to Burma ended on June 22. Since May 12, Joint Task Force Caring Response flew 185 C-130 sorties from Thailand, carrying tarps, mosquito netting, food, zodiac boats, water treatment equipment, and a range of other relief supplies, including Thai donations. The estimated cost of the supplies and operation is over $13 million USD. The excellent cooperation we received from the Thai side made this relief effort possible. Coordination and cooperation with other donors, including WFP, was also outstanding."
Sunday, June 1, 2008
New maps & information on humanitarian response available
The online Humanitarian Information Centre for Myanmar has posted new information including updated Maps showing estimated number of homeless in the affected townships of Southern Burma. To view the maps please click here...
HIC also keeps a calender of various cluster working groups meetings scheduled in Yangon. To access the latest information about cluster group meetings click here.
Another important resource for journalists is also available, a consolidated list of agencies involved in the relief effort by cluster group. To access their contact details click here.
HIC also keeps a calender of various cluster working groups meetings scheduled in Yangon. To access the latest information about cluster group meetings click here.
Another important resource for journalists is also available, a consolidated list of agencies involved in the relief effort by cluster group. To access their contact details click here.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Press Conference: Update on United Nations Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar
The United Nations system in Bangkok will give a press briefing at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand on the humanitarian assistance provided in response to Cyclone Nargis. The press conference will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 11:00 am.
Speakers from UN agencies will provide an update on the situation on the ground and relief activities being undertaken. Among the agencies expected to brief the media are: the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme, the UN Children's Fund and the World Health Organization.
Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand
Penthouse, Maneeya Center Building
518/5 Ploenchit Road (connected to the BTS Skytrain Chitlom station)
Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel.: 02-652-0580-1
Fax: 02-652-0582
E-mail: info@fccthai.com
Web Site: http://www.fccthai.com
Speakers from UN agencies will provide an update on the situation on the ground and relief activities being undertaken. Among the agencies expected to brief the media are: the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme, the UN Children's Fund and the World Health Organization.
Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand
Penthouse, Maneeya Center Building
518/5 Ploenchit Road (connected to the BTS Skytrain Chitlom station)
Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel.: 02-652-0580-1
Fax: 02-652-0582
E-mail: info@fccthai.com
Web Site: http://www.fccthai.com
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