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BBR Field Perspectives | Challenges with coordination mechanisms

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system. The content featured does not reflect the opinions of the Building a Better Response project or the consortium partners

BBR Field Perspectives | Humanitarian sector improvements

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system. The content featured does not reflect the opinions of the Building a Better Response project or the consortium partners

In this episode, Ignacio León Gardia, Chief Planning and Monitoring - Programme Support Branch of the United Nations OCHA at Geneva discusses improvements within the humanitarian sector.

BBR Field Perspectives (Arabic) | Engaging NGOs and local professionals in Eastern Aleppo

العمل مع المنظمات غير الحكومية والمهنيين المحليين في حلب الشرقية

إن الدكتور حريري حاصل على درجة الدكتوراه في الطب من كلية الطب، جامعة حلب، ودرجة الماجستير في الجراحة العامة من كلية الطب، جامعة حلب.

BBR Field Perspectives | Engaging NGOs and local professionals in Eastern Aleppo

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Dr. Hariri holds a Doctorate of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo University, and a Master Degree in General Surgery, faculty of Medicine, Aleppo University.

BBR Field Perspectives | Training and Humanitarian Action

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Claire Messina is the Senior Coordinator of the Humanitarian Leadership Strengthening Unit of the Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). In this episode, she discussed the role of training in the humanitarian sector.

BBR Field Perspectives | Local Community and Media Engagement

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Jean-Luc Mootoosamy is a Program Manager at Foundation Hirondelle. In this episode, he discusses local community and media engagement.

BBR Field Perspectives | Duty of Care: Mitigating Risks for Field Workers

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Ian Ridley is the Senior Director of Humanitarian Operations for WorldVision International. In this episode, he discusses Duty of Care and mitigating the risks for field workers.

BBR Field Perspectives | The Role of a Cluster Lead

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Pablo Medina is the Global Cluster Deputy Coordinator for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In this episode, he discusses the role of a Cluster Lead.

BBR Field Perspectives | Humanitarian Assessments in Practice

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Lars Peter Nissen is the Director of the Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS). In this episode, he discusses humanitarian assessments.

BBR Field Perspectives | The IFRC's Role in Coordination, Part I

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Christine South is the Operations Quality Assurance Officer of Disaster and Crisis Management for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In this episode, she discusses her start in the humanitarian field and describes the key entities with which the IFRC coordinates.

BBR Field Perspectives | The Resident Coordinator Pool Process

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Ian Ridley is the Senior Director of Humanitarian Operations for WorldVision International. In this episode, he discusses the Resident Coordinator Pool Process. 

BBR Field Perspectives | The Responsibilites of Humanitarian Country Directors

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Maureen Magee is the Interim Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council's office in Geneva. In this episode, she discusses the responsibilities of Humanitarian Country Directors. 

BBR Field Perspectives | The Importance of Humanitarian Coordination

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Pierre de Rochefort works on Disaster and Crisis Information Management for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In this episode, he discusses the importance of humanitarian coordination, as well as the challenges inherent in implementing humanitarian coordination successfully.

BBR Field Perspectives | The Role of Communication in Humanitarian Action, Part I

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Jacobo Quintanilla is a Community Engagement Adviser for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In this episode, he discusses of the role of communication in humanitarian action.

BBR Field Perspectives | The Role of Communication in Humanitarian Action, Part II

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Jacobo Quintanilla is a Community Engagement Adviser for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In this episode, he continues his discussion of the role of communication in humanitarian action.

BBR Field Perspectives | The Role of Humanitarian Leadership

Building a Better Response: Field Perspectives is a video interview series highlighting the views of various humanitarian practitioners on the current and future state of humanitarian system.

Claire Messina is the Senior Coordinator of the Humanitarian Leadership Strengthening Unit of the Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). In this episode, she speaks about the key qualities of humanitarian leadership and why these qualities are important for success in the field.

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