Earthquakes. Floods. War. Disasters and
emergencies are rarely out of the headlines.
But the world system for responding
to disasters and emergencies is being challenged as never before. Huge
environmental and political changes are threatening agencies' ability
to help people affected by emergencies. Meanwhile, critics are raising
doubts about how effective the whole humanitarian system is.
With humanitarianism standing At a Crossroads,
this report examines the pressing issues the sector faces and puts forward
concrete recommendations for action by senior humanitarian leaders.