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As one of the poorest countries in the world, Chad has three main unresolved issues that impact the humanitarian situation: 1) settlement of the Darfur crisis 2) settlement of the GoC - opposition...
This document summarises discussions on the need for Transitional Shelter support during the upcoming rehabilitation and reconstruction phase by the Indonesian Government and agencies involved in...
This case study reviews two places in Zimbabwe prone to flooding. It examines causes of flooding, flood management practices, legal instruments and institutions in place to manage flood events....
Architectural practices, engineering firms, and manufacturers have been ingenuous when designing shelters without repercussion in the field. Why have these innovative solutions been widely...
This document sets out common standards for the responsible delivery of building construction in humanitarian settings as agreed by the shelter cluster. As such it represents a willingness across...
Compendium of Urban Settlement Approaches Case Studes compiled by the Global Shelter Cluster Urban Settlements Working Group
This 1research examines the relevance of tradition and culture in post-disaster reconstruction, through the use of a detailed case study: the fishing communities of Tamil Nadu, India. Meeting the...
The objective of this resource is to raise the profile and provide a better understanding of the humanitarian shelter and settlements sector.
States have the obligation to protect the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to the same standard as that for all citizens. Humanitarian agencies are frequently called upon to support...
The Global Shelter Cluster’s “...