Research priorities for humanitarian action in Asia and the Pacific - Humanitarian Horizons Research Programme

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The humanitarian space is facing unprecedented challenges. With more protracted crises in the world than ever before and demand for humanitarian funding at an all-time high, humanitarian actors need  to be more effective and efficient.

Launched in 2017, Humanitarian Advisory Group’s Humanitarian Horizons research program, supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), was established to both inform and elevate the profile of humanitarian action in Asia and the Pacific. The first phase of the research is to scope out the perceptions for research priority areas by key stakeholders in the region to inform the research program.

Please help us to identify key research priorities in Asia and the Pacific regions so that we can ensure that this research is useful and beneficial for your work in the humanitarian space.

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* 1. What country are you based in?

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* 2. What type of organisation do you work for?

International NGO

Local/national NGO

Private sector

UN agency/department

Peak body/NGO Network

Academic institution/university

Civil society organisation

Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement

Australian/New Zealand Government

National government - Asia

National government - Pacific

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please rank our proposed research priorities in order of most important to least important (1 = most important)

Localisation and operationalising the Grand Bargain commitments in the Asia and Pacific regions

Women in humanitarian leadership

Inclusion of vulnerable and marginalised groups in humanitarian response

Humanitarian innovation

The future of the humanitarian system

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* 4. Are there any priority research areas not encompassed in the topics outlined above?

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* 5. Please select your top two priorities for research regarding Localisation and operationalising the Grand Bargain commitments in the Asia and Pacific regions:

Understanding what is already happening in the region, e.g., baselining existing work

Exploring power dynamics in the Pacific humanitarian ecosystem

Examining the relationship between localisation and humanitarian principles in the Asia and Pacific regions

Measuring the impact of localisation

Mapping change over time e.g., change to organisational business models

Researching funding models and mechanisms to support localisation

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please select your top two priorities for research regarding Inclusive humanitarian response

Understanding LGBTIQ+ inclusion in humanitarian action

Developing case studies of effective disability inclusion in humanitarian response

Capturing stories and developing lessons learned with people with disabilities and disable persons organisations

Researching forgotten voices in humanitarian action - who are they and what are they saying

Researching best practices in obtaining and effectively using disaggregated data in response

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please select you top two priorities for research regarding The future of the humanitarian system

Researching the role of futurist thinking in the humanitarian space

Researching the changing composition and role of current and future humanitarian actors

Researching the changing role of global and regional institutions in the Asia and Pacific regions, e.g., UN, regional peak bodies and regional coordination mechanisms

Exploring the potential future shifts in the Australian humanitarian landscape

Researching the appetite and capacity of humanitarian actors to embrace future change and challenges

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please select your top two priorities for research regarding Humanitarian innovation

Researching the utility and impact of the recent focus on innovation in humanitarian action

Developing case studies of effective innovations in the Asia and Pacific regions

Evaluating the impact of the use of innovative technology in the humanitarian sector, e.g., drones

Researching the relevance and efficiency of Bitcoin in humanitarian financing

Understanding the potential impact of technology on humanitarian principles and international legal frameworks

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please select your top two priorities for research regarding Women in humanitarian leadership

Understanding the current gender composition of humanitarian leadership

Mapping the impact of gender equity in humanitarian leadership

Exploring gendered power dynamics in the humanitarian ecosystem in the Asia Pacific regions

Identifying barriers and enablers for women in humanitarian leadership

Researching the role of unconscious bias in the humanitarian ecosystem

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* 10. Are you aware of other research currently being undertaken on the topics outlined above? If so, please indicate the research body, location and topic.

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* 11. How do you use research in your work? (You may select multiple answers)

Policy development

To inform overarching strategy development for program priorities and geographical areas

To inform changing business practices

Identification of best practice for programming

To inform funding applications to donors

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* 12. What is the most useful format for research outputs? (You may select multiple answers)

Short practice papers

Policy notes

Infographics

Case studies

Reports

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Do you have any additional comments?

If you would like to be involved in our research program, receive periodic research updates, partner in the implementation of research or participate as a potential case study for the research, please email Josie Flint.