Surge Capacity in the Humanitarian Relief and Development Sector

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Publication language
English
Date published
01 Oct 2007
Keywords
Capacity development, Capacity development, Capacity development

Research conducted with People In Aid into the capacities of humanitarian and development agencies to rapidly respond in times of increased need. This paper aims to foster a deeper understanding of these ‘surge capacities’ by identifying the triggers or drivers for surge, and exploring how surge capacity is resourced, enacted and effectively enabled. October 2007.