Urban crises conference
On 15-16 November 2017, IIED and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) hosted an international conference on how to respond to humanitarian crises in urban areas.
Here David Dodman, director of IIED's Human Settlements research group, speaks at the closing session. The conference ended with a strong message that it was time to get out into the field and engage with affected populations and also work to influence policy at all levels.
The conference was entitled 'From cities in crisis to crises in cities: towards a collaborative urban humanitarian response. ’ It was the culmination of a three-year project funded by the UK's Department of International Development (DFID), and enabled researchers and practitioners from around the globe to share the latest evidence and experiences about taking effective action when crises hit urban areas.
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