Session 2 Working with Partners in a Humanitarian Context

Objectives At the end of the session, you will: Be able to identify the main actors Be aware of the perceptions of different actors Understand the implications for your work

Mapping exercise Group 1 & 2 Group 3 & 4 Disaster context Conflict situation Map all the actors involved in humanitarian action Examine their mandates, interests, constraints and expectations

Principles of Partnership (PoP) Equality Transparency Result-oriented approach Responsibility Complementarity

NGO and RC Reflections Mutual perceptions Implications for the RC role

Remember Partnerships are an opportunity Non-UN partners are equal partners Engage with partners before disasters strike Be inclusive and pro-active