"In the context of increasing humanitarian need, there is growing urgency to address the root causes of crisis by strengthening the linkages between humanitarian, development and peace programmes.
This module explores what the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus is, how it has arisen, the implications for humanitarian, development and peace actors and what the HDP Nexus approach involves. The module also considers the role of AoRs/ clusters/ sectors in relation to the HDP Nexus and considers practical actions that can be taken to strengthen humanitarian, development and peace linkages.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain what the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus is,
- Describe what the HDP Nexus approach involves,
- Identify practical actions AoRs/ clusters/ sectors can take to increase connectivity between humanitarian, development and peace interventions.
Audience
Anyone working in a coordination role in an AoR, cluster, sector or working group
Length
It should take you about 30 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: The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus
Lesson 2: The HDP Nexus approach
Lesson 3: Humanitarian coordination and the HDP Nexus
Lesson 4: Reflection
Summary
Suggested prior learning
None
Suggested further learning
- Influencing Senior Stakeholders