20 Mar 2007: ISS Seminar, Pretoria: Humanitarian Crises in Africa: Challenges and Lessons

ISS Seminar: Humanitarian Crises in Africa: Challenges and Lessons
Pretoria, 20 March 2007

Presenter: Ahunna Eziakonwa, Chief, Africa II Section, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), New York

Presented by the African Security Analysis Programme

Far too many countries in Africa continue to face serious humanitarian crises. Never before has the continent had to contend with so much human vulnerability occurring simultaneously – HIV/AIDS, armed conflict, natural disasters, and weakened governance. Millions of Africans remain vulnerable to sudden shocks like poor rainfall, cyclones, floods and other natural disasters. Although Africa is witnessing a steady decline in the number of conflict-induced humanitarian crises there are still enormous challenges facing post-conflict recovery and reconstruction. This seminar will discuss some of these humanitarian challenges and emerging lessons, including the humanitarian reform agenda and how the new agenda affects response in Africa.

Venue: ISS Conference Room, Block C, Brooklyn Court, 361 Veale Street, New Muckleneuk
(Parking in Brooklyn Mall and ABSA court)

Time: 10h00 (tea and coffee)
10h30 (seminar starts)
12h30 (seminar ends)

RSVP: Charlene Harry
Fax: 012 460 0997
E-mail: [email protected]

Please note that discussions occur under Chatham House rules, i.e. no attribution without specific permission.