In the early 2000s, “professionalisation” was the rallying cry in the humanitarian aid sector.[1]“This principle of managerial rationality, currently contested only on the fringes, is, as we well know, a...
Dorothée Lintner, managing director of Bioforce, makes a valuable contribution. After establishing a few definitions, she helps us to better understand the particular context of humanitarian work and the impact...
Will a blend of different capacity-sharing approaches, based on professional development and activism principles, translate into a stronger, locally led humanitarian workforce? This is at least the solution the author...
The professionalisation of the international solidarity sector has clearly not borne fruit in terms of salary levels. But the study presented here shows that employees’ expectations also lie elsewhere, and...
Founded in 2002 to assist former international aid workers with their social and professional reintegration, Résonances Humanitaires has become a valuable observatory over the years. In this article, its co-founder, Eric...
For a long time, the humanitarian sector has claimed its complete “professionalisation”. However, a recent study conducted by Bioforce puts this plaudit into perspective. Rory Downham, who led it, reviews...
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