Managing Humanitarian Relief - Softcover

James, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853396699 ISBN 13: 9781853396694

Publisher: Practical Action Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Responding effectively to humanitarian disasters is far from straightforward, and relief workers often find themselves working in competitive situations or at cross purposes with other agencies.

Managing Humanitarian Relief is aimed at relief workers charged with putting together a program of action to help people in extreme crisis. It provides humanitarian relief managers with a single comprehensive reference for all the management issues they are likely to encounter in the field.

The book is organized in two parts. First, it provides an outline of different relief programming sectors: food and nutrition, health, water and sanitation, and shelter. Second, it presents 20 separate management topics that are essential for overseeing programs.

Its easy-to-use format includes checklists, tables, diagrams, sample forms, and no-nonsense tips from practitioners to help readers in emergency situations.

About this title

About the Author

Eric James has studied and worked in international development for over 10 years. He has managed emergency programs in Afghanistan, Albania, Burundi, Liberia and Sri Lanka, among other places.

Review

"As evidenced from the recent FEMA disaster, a poorly managed humanitarian effort can make problems worse. Managing Humanitarian Relief: An Operational Guide for NGO's serves as a reference for humanitarian organization on how to properly manage their company so that they serve as more of a boon for crisis than a bane. Intended for leaders and managers of these organizations, Managaing Humanitarian Relief brings much wisdom that should be heavily be considered for any respectable company dedicated to their principles. Managing Humanitarian Relief serves as a warning as well as a manual; it is a must for those who want to avoid tragic bumbles." (Midwest Book Review 2009-05-01)

“This is a useful reference tool for anyone starting out in their career in humanitarian work.” (Graham MacKay, Deputy Humanitarian Director)

“This is a ‘how to’ book that will greatly assist in the professionalization of our programmes and will remain very close at hand during the conduct of our future operations.” (Marc Preston, CEO)

Edition details

• Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1853396699
• ISBN 13: 9781853396694
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 431