Based on interviews and practitioner diaries, this tool explores whether local actors are supported and how relationships between different actors at different levels in the humanitarian system are changing. It considers the challenges and opportunities in the system’s operations during Covid-19, and the impact of new policies to adapt to this global response.

Our work is directed by our Integrated Programme (IP), a body of research examining critical issues facing humanitarian policy and practice, designed in consultation with our Advisory Group. This is complemented by commissioned studies, evaluations and communications and networking activity.

This project examines past and current experiences of collective approaches and services for communication and community engagement in emergency responses.