Our topics

In addition to providing ways for Members to connect and learn from each other, the ALNAP Secretariat undertakes research to improve performance in humanitarian action. ALNAP's research is drawn from suggestions provided by the Membership, and is frequently conducted with their assistance.

ALNAP work on COVID-19

ALNAP on climate change

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The State of the Humanitarian System 2022

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

How can we improve the quality of monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian action?

Spotlight on Learning

How does the humanitarian sector learn?

Lessons for Response

How should humanitarian response change in relation to the nature of a crisis?

Leadership

What does effective leadership look like in the humanitarian sector?

Flexibility

How can we make humanitarian response more flexible?

Urban Response

How can we respond to urban crises most effectively?

System Change

How does change happen in humanitarian action?

Evidence

How can we improve the quality and use of evidence in humanitarian action?

Innovation

What does innovation look like in humanitarian response? How can organisations become more innovative?

Coordination

How can we improve coordination in humanitarian action?

National Actors

Engagement with affected people

How can humanitarians engage with affected people?