Development, diplomacy and defense must work together to help shepherd countries from fragility to peace. U.S. Institute of Peace President Nancy Lindborg shares her thoughts on bringing together the "three D's" for more effective crisis response.
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A driving force for peace in fragile states
There are real strides being made to maintain peace in conflict and "post-conflict" zones. But no matter the method, all agree that before anything can efficiently work, good governance must be in play.
A less fragile future
Any effort to improve economic or health outcomes that doesn't address conflict will not achieve its greatest impact. Mercy Corps CEO Neal Keny-Guyer shares insight into how the development community can do this in the toughest environments.
6 tech companies changing the face of peacekeeping
Technology is becoming an unlikely and stronger player in conflict and crisis. From using SMS and social media to report conflict to gaming tools that open communication lines between so-called enemies, Devex looks at six tech companies changing the face of international peacekeeping.
A collapse of European refugee policy
Today's refugee crisis requires more determination, greater vision and more solidarity, Cordaid CEO Simone Filippini says, calling on Europe to address the root of conflict and practice generosity in it's treatment of asylum seekers.
EU refugee crisis: Same old, same old?
Humanitarians working to support refugees within Europe are in unchartered territory, and have never seen such desperate conditions. Devex met with IRC on the ground in Lesbos, Greece, to see the scale of the challenge it is facing and find out staff calls to action.
The transition from disaster relief to sustainable development
Aside from the human cost of Ebola, the Sierra Leone's economy too faces a long road to recovery. Communities were quarantined, businesses shut down, people confined to their homes, bringing the country to a virtual standstill. Devex spoke to CARE about how their poverty-reduction program is bringing some relief.
Rise in disasters, displacements changing the face of humanitarian finance
Global humanitarian assistance grew nearly 20 percent to $24.5 billion in 2014. What caused this significant increase and where did the money come from? Sophia Swithern, program leader from U.K.-based group Development Initiatives, gives us the inside track.