As humanitarian crises become more complex and more frequent, says IRC president David Miliband, leaders need to think about outlining clear goals to better tackle the most pressing problems faced by people in conflict zones.
“Humanitarian agencies like the International Rescue Committee are responding with a range of innovations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. There is more focus on and accountability to 'beneficiaries'– the people we assist; more integration of social and economic interventions; and better partnerships with local civil society. But the challenge for humanitarian action goes beyond the practice of individual agencies. Too often, the whole of our effort seems less than the sum of the parts.