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The Humanitarian-Development Nexus (HDN) frames the work of development and humanitarian actors, along with national and local counterparts. It is the point where efforts converge to prevent, prepare, and address crises, particularly with regards to the most vulnerable and at-risk populations. It balances short-term responses with longer-term solutions, allowing humanitarian and development actions to be more complementary and mutually reinforcing. It is crucial to strengthen national capacity on the HDN in order to ensure a strong connection between the nutrition emergency response and nutrition development activities pre- and post-emergency.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain what the humanitarian-development nexus is and how it relates to nutrition
- Identify practical actions that can support humanitarian-development linkages in nutrition
- Recall ways you can support national actors’ involvement in humanitarian-development linkages
Audience
This module is an advanced-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in refining their skills and knowledge in nutrition cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to lead humanitarian practitioners on this topic.
Length
It should take you about 35 minutes to complete this self-paced course.
Methodology
This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities.
Structure
Introduction
Lesson 1: What is the humanitarian-development nexus?
12 mins
Lesson 2: Practical steps in supporting linkages between humanitarian and development interventions
20 mins
Lesson 3: National actors’ involvement in the HDN for nutrition
3 mins
Summary
Suggested prior learning
Level 1&2 completed
Contact details
For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question