Improving the Delivery of Aid in Conflict-Affected Areas (Invitation Only)

Wed, September 4, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, Franklin 6

Session Submission Type: Short Course Full Day

Session Description

Around the world, aid is delivered to conflict-affected populations. In some cases, this aid is delivered for purely humanitarian purposes. In others, aid is used strategically by political actors to win hearts and minds. Scholars have sought to understand the implications of delivering aid in violent contexts, including how aid affects violence against civilians as well as success in achieving counterinsurgency goals. Research has also sought to understand the behavior of both governments and non-state armed groups as they enable or constrain humanitarian access. However, divergent findings have complicated the field’s ability to draw concrete conclusions. This full-day short course creates an opportunity for scholars researching the delivery of aid in conflict-affected areas to come together to identify unanswered questions, share and receive feedback on their work, and build a foundation for future collaborations.

Participants:
Chris Blair
Jori Breslawski
Susanna Campbell
Jiseon Chang
Allison N. Grossman
Hyeran Jo
Tim Jones
Renard Sexton

Schedule:

Time Description
9-9:15/Welcome & Introductions
9:15-10:00/Discussion: Identifying Unanswered Questions
10:00-10:30/Break
10:30-12:30/Presentations & Feedback (5 papers)
12:30-1:30/Lunch
1:30-3:30/Presentations & Feedback (5 papers)
3:30-3:45/Break
3:45-4:30/Discussion: Identifying Possible Collaborations

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