BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Humania - ECPv4.2.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Humania
X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://humania.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Humania
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140716
DTSTAMP:20260717T045607
CREATED:20140715
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011129
UID:59988-1405468800-1405555199@humania.org
SUMMARY:HPG event - Businesses and the future of humanitarian action - 16 July 2014
DESCRIPTION:  Businesses and the future of humanitarian action  16 July 2014 16:00 - 17:30 (GMT+01 (BST))  At the Overseas Development Institute and streamed live online Businesses are increasingly at the forefront of humanitarian response\, whether as a partner\, donor or producer of goods and services for people in need.   However\, many non-profit organisations have been hesitant to engage with businesses and private companies. Indeed\, the motivations for businesses to get involved in humanitarian response remain poorly understood in certain corners – is it for profit\, public relations\, or just to do good? And does it matter?   Drawing from research in Jordan\, Indonesia\, Haiti and Kenya – and consultations with business and humanitarian leaders in Europe and North America – this event will bring together private companies and foundations with aid agencies to present a new business case for private sector engagement in humanitarian action – and explore how businesses can best help people during crises.   Panel 1: A new business case for private sector engagement in humanitarian action?  Randolph Kent – Director\, Humanitarian Futures Programme\, Kings College London* Steven A Zyck – Research Fellow with the Humanitarian Policy Group\, Overseas Development Institute**Co-authors of Humanitarian crises\, emergency preparedness and response: the role of business and the private sector   Panel 2: Challenges and opportunities   Helena Fraser – Chief\, Private Sector Section\, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Representative from the IKEA Foundation (TBC) Åsa Angelino – Partnership Director\, Peepoople Dylan Winder – Head of Humanitarian Response\, UK Department for International Development (TBC)   Chair: TBCTo register for this event please visit the event webpage. You can also follow #ps4aid on Twitter for live coverage.The event will be followed by a drinks reception. 
URL:http://humania.org/evento/hpg-event-businesses-and-the-future-of-humanitarian-action-16-july-2014/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR