Humanitarian Crises Today: Drivers, Response, Prospects

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course will examine the architecture of the international humanitarian system today, its characteristics, its shortcomings as well as methods of response to humanitarian needs and crises. Using first-hand experience, empirical evidence and specific case studies we will address two sets of questions: (1) what are the old and new drivers of humanitarian needs and crises? (2) What are effective methods of response to these crises? Finally, at the end of the course, will assess the lessons learned and look into the prospects for the future.