New Humanitarianism

In 1998 the UK adopted a policy of 'new humanitarianism' to address the shortcomings of humanitarian assistance. Sierra Leone became a test case. This book provides an analysis of this approach, placing the experience of Sierra Leone in context with Sudan and Iraq, and showing how the policy affects the future of international humanitarian policy.

Auteur
TANJA SCHÜMER is a Policy Adviser for Oxfam. She has previously worked for the Department of International Development in Sudan, the UK Commission for Africa and the Conflict and Prevention Network.

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In 1998 the UK adopted a policy of 'new humanitarianism' to address the shortcomings of humanitarian assistance. Sierra Leone became a test case. This book provides an analysis of this approach, placing the experience of Sierra Leone in context with Sudan and Iraq, and showing how the policy affects the future of international humanitarian policy.

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The Politics of New Humanitarianism DFID and New Humanitarianism Agents of War and the Causes of Violent Conflict Pax Britannica: New Humanitarianism in Sierra Leone Implementing New Humanitarianism in Sierra Leone Shifting Sands: British New Humanitarianism