Redesigning Humanitarian Action: Beyond the Crisis

Video on line on the World economic Forum on the 01/19/2017

Current humanitarian response no longer matches the reality of protracted conflict and large-scale displacement. What platforms and leadership commitments are required to enact better and sustainable humanitarian solutions?

This talk features some interesting insights from the ICRC President Peter Maurer, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga.


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