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REFLECTION No. 002 Perhaps one of the hardest challenges faced by responding entities is to “do more with less”. This phrase strikes fear and frustration into the hearts of the most experienced aid workers, as it has been the mantra for several years now. While intended to promote efficiency, it is a mantra that has become synonymous with the abolishment of posts, and the reduction of resources where they are often needed most. As a result, most entities look inwardly, identi

REFLECTION No. 001 In response to the shift in the humanitarian landscape, the Humanitarian Reset initiative was launched by the ERC Tom Fletcher in March 2025, signalling significant introspection and reform, dealing with hard issues impacting the efficiency and efficacy of humanitarian assistance delivery. Of particular note is the shift to more localised leadership, with a focus on empowering local actors through inclusion in consultations and advisory mechanisms. The stre

Turning the HDP Nexus from policy language into practice is rarely straightforward. Organisations often face difficult questions around joint analysis, collective outcomes, localisation, adaptive programming, risk management, coordination, and the practical alignment of humanitarian, development and peace efforts. The Centre for HDP Nexus Solutions (C4NS) provides expert helpdesk support for organisations working to operationalise the HDP Nexus in real contexts. Our support i