The World Bank and the humanitarian-development-peace nexus
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.
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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.
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.
Speakers
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Advisor, Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group, World Bank |
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Senior Communications Officer, Stakeholder Engagement Team, World Bank |
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Humanitarian Director, Save the Children Somalia |
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Policy & Advocacy Officer, International Rescue Committee
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Co-hosts
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Executive Director, PHAP |
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Director of Policy and Programmes a.i., ICVA
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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 six 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.
PHAP Credentialing Program
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The event will address some aspects of segments 1.4, 1.5, and 3.6 of the certification assessment outline. |


Xavier Devictor
Hannah George
Thomas Jepson-Lay
Lauren Post
Angharad Laing
Melissa Pitotti
Understanding the Humanitarian Ecosystem
