Challenging The Humanitarian Project: Oxfam Briefing Papers 158

Crises in a New World Order: Challenging the humanitarian project (Oxfam Briefing Papers Book 158)

by Brendan Coolsaet

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The humanitarian project is a complex and multifaceted undertaking. It involves a wide range of actors, from governments to NGOs to international organizations. The goal of the humanitarian project is to provide assistance to people in need, but the means by which this is done are often contested.

In recent years, there has been a growing critique of the humanitarian project. Critics argue that it is too focused on short-term relief and does not do enough to address the root causes of poverty and inequality. They also argue that the humanitarian project is often too bureaucratic and top-down, and that it does not always take into account the needs of the people it is supposed to help.

The Oxfam Briefing Papers 158, "Challenging The Humanitarian Project," is a collection of essays that critically examines the humanitarian project. The essays in this collection come from a variety of perspectives, but they all share a common goal: to challenge the assumptions that underpin the humanitarian project and to propose new ways of thinking about and practicing humanitarian aid.

The essays in this collection

The essays in this collection are divided into three sections. The first section, "The Politics of Humanitarian Aid," examines the political dimensions of humanitarian aid. The essays in this section explore the ways in which humanitarian aid is used to serve the interests of powerful states and organizations. They also examine the ways in which humanitarian aid can be used to undermine the sovereignty of recipient countries.

The second section, "The Ethics of Humanitarian Aid," examines the ethical dimensions of humanitarian aid. The essays in this section explore the ways in which humanitarian aid can be used to do harm. They also examine the ways in which humanitarian aid can be used to promote human rights and social justice.

The third section, "The Future of Humanitarian Aid," examines the future of humanitarian aid. The essays in this section explore the ways in which the humanitarian project is changing. They also propose new ways of thinking about and practicing humanitarian aid.

The Oxfam Briefing Papers 158, "Challenging The Humanitarian Project," is a valuable contribution to the critical literature on humanitarian aid. The essays in this collection offer a nuanced and insightful analysis of the humanitarian project, and they propose new ways of thinking about and practicing humanitarian aid. This collection is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the humanitarian project and its future.

Crises in a New World Order: Challenging the humanitarian project (Oxfam Briefing Papers Book 158)

by Brendan Coolsaet

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Language	:	English
File size	:	697 KB
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Print length	:	47 pages
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