On 24 May, ICVA and PHAP organized the second session of the learning stream on the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, which explored the role of the World Bank when working in conflict situations and fragile contexts, and how their approach has changed since the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016. The event featured presentations  from Xavier Devictor and Hannah George on the World Bank's approach in such contexts. Moreover, Lauren Post from the International Rescue Committee and Thomas Jepson-Lay from Save the Children Somalia, shared their perspectives on engaging with the World Bank in complex settings.

Recommended resources

• The World Bank, “Pathways for Peace: Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict. Main Messages and Emerging Policy Directions,” International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank, 2017.
• Daniel Howden, Hannah Patchett, and Charlotte Alfred, “The Compact Experiment: Push for Refugee Jobs Confronts Reality of Jordan and Lebanon,” Refugees Deeply Quarterly, December 2017.
• UN DESA, World Economic and Social Survey, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, July 2017.
• IRC, “In Search of Work. Creating Jobs for Syrian Refugees: A Case Study of the Jordan Compact,” International Rescue Committee (IRC), February 2017.
• Centre for Global Development and IRC, “Refugee Compacts: Addressing the Crisis of Protracted Displacement. Final Report of the Forced Displacement and Development Study Group,” Centre for Global Development and IRC, 2017.
• The World Bank, “Economic Opportunities for Jordanians and Syrian Refugees P4R,” The World Bank, 2016.
• Saad-Filho, Alfredo, “Growth, Poverty and Inequality: From Washington Consensus to Inclusive Growth,” United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Working Paper No. 100, ST/ESA/2010/DWP/100, November 2010.
• The World Bank “A Practical Guide to Operational Collaboration between The World Bank and Non-governmental Organizations,” Annex II, The World Bank, 1995.

Target audience and event access

This event is relevant for anyone working in crisis response contexts seeking a stronger understanding of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, but is particularly targeted to those working in international and national NGOs. The event is also open to the public.

Learning stream on the humanitarian-development-peace nexus

As part of the learning stream on the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, this event will be the second session of five live interactive online learning events that ICVA and PHAP will be organizing in the coming months. The purpose of these sessions is to provide NGOs and aid workers with a stronger understanding of the efforts to overcome the divide between the humanitarian, development, and – when appropriate – peace communities.