INTRODUCTION

This report presents an overview of recent Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator roles and perceptions of the role within the humanitarian community as well as best practices and lessons learned to inform and improve management of the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator role.

Introduction

Participation in the harmonized reporting pilot project is a way to demonstrate that organizations are taking practical steps to fulfill the commitments made as part the Grand Bargain on Humanitarian Aid.

What are we piloting?

Introduction & rationale

ICVA’s 2017 Annual Conference discussed the relationship between states and civil society and the impact this relationship has on the ability of NGOs to operate. In light of this, ICVA has launched a two-year project to support NGOs to protect their space, operate, and navigate a complex world through more strategic engagement with host governments.

Forced Displacement

Global Compact on Refugees/CRRF: The following is an update on some of the activities in July related to the CRRF:

On 7 July, the third meeting of the UNHCR­NGO­IFRC Reference Group was hosted at the IFRC offices in Geneva and focused mainly on a postUganda Solidarity Summit discussion. The Group benefited from the participation and perspective from the Director of UNHCR Bureau for Africa,

Mr. Valentin Tapsoba. Notes from this meeting will soon be available on ICVA website.