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Recent trends in the international relief system.
1Relief and Disasters Policy Programme Overseas Development Institute Regent's College Inner Circle Regent's Park London NW1 4NS UK.
Disasters
|October 21, 2010
Summary
The international relief system transformed post-Cold War, altering sovereignty concepts and improving humanitarian intervention coordination. This shift enhanced the roles of NGOs and the UN in global aid delivery.
Area of Science:
- International Relations
- Humanitarian Aid
- Global Governance
Background:
- The end of the Cold War (post-1991) initiated significant shifts in the international relief system.
- Previous trends included an increased role for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) during the 1980s.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe fundamental changes in the international relief system since 1991.
- To analyze evolving international approaches to national sovereignty and humanitarian intervention.
- To examine organizational changes enhancing the effectiveness of donor organizations and the United Nations (UN).
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of post-Cold War changes in international relief.
- Contextualization of current trends within historical developments in the relief system.
Main Results:
- Key changes involve the international community's stance on national sovereignty and the 'right' to armed humanitarian intervention.
- Organizational reforms aim to improve coordination and effectiveness among donor organizations and the UN.
Conclusions:
- The international relief system has fundamentally changed due to geopolitical shifts.
- Evolving concepts of sovereignty and improved organizational coordination are central to modern humanitarian aid delivery.
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