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Social capital’s role in humanitarian crises

Posted on 19th February 2020 by Seun Kolade

A new article, co-authored by Dr Seun Kolade, has recently been accepted for publication by the Journal of Refugee Studies. The other authors are Professor Daniel Aldrich of Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University in Boston MA, Dr Kate McMahon… Continue Reading →

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A new approach to humanitarian action: notes from HNPW 2020

Posted on 19th February 2020 by Seun Kolade

I recently returned from participating in the Humanitarian Networks & Partnerships Week 2020 (HNPW 2020), thanks to the support from DMU’s Institute of Applied Economics and Social Value. The event, which was hosted by the United Nations Office for Coordination… Continue Reading →

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Dependency mindset can be an unintended consequence of humanitarian aid

Posted on 28th August 2019 by Seun Kolade

In this clip, Professor Saliba James discusses how households displaced by Boko Haram insurgency are trying to cope and rebuild their lives. He highlights how dependency mindset develops among households receiving aid, and how entrepreneurship can provide a pathway to… Continue Reading →

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“Government cannot do it alone”- Barrister Zannah Mustapha

Posted on 20th August 2019 by Seun Kolade

In this short clip, Barrister Zannah Mustapha highlighted the need for the community and other stakeholders to work together with government to tackle the challenges faced by forcibly displaced households in Northeast Nigeria. Barrister Zannah is the 2017 winner of… Continue Reading →

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Rethinking Humanitarian Action in Situations of Forced Displacement: Focus on Northeast Nigeria

Posted on 16th August 2019 by Seun Kolade

This booklet contain six discussion papers presented at the International Workshop on Forced Displacement. The workshop was held at Jades Hotel, Abuja Nigeria, between 15th & 16th July 2019. Participants at the workshop include elected representatives and government officials from… Continue Reading →

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Once upon two remarkable women

Posted on 16th August 2019 by Seun Kolade

Over the course of two days (16 & 17th July 2019) I had the privilege of meeting two of the most incredible human beings one can ever meet on the planet. As many of you reading this are aware I… Continue Reading →

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Picking up the pieces: social capital and entrepreneurship for livelihood recovery among displaced populations in Northeast Nigeria

Posted on 16th August 2019 by Seun Kolade

Abstract In the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the rate of forced displacement, often precipitated by persecution, civil wars, terrorism, transborder conflicts, as well as natural disasters. The United Nations High Commission for Refugee (UNHCR)… Continue Reading →

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Boko Haram: Government, NGOs asked to harness IDPs’ social capital- Premium Times Nigeria (18th July 2019)

Posted on 16th August 2019 by Seun Kolade

Government and non-governmental agencies with responsibilities for addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’s North-east have been asked to focus on harnessing social and human capital – instead of material aid – among the displaced… Continue Reading →

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Poor accountability has turned Northeast humanitarian crisis to profiteering industry —Shehu Sani- ICIR

Posted on 17th July 2019 by Seun Kolade

A FORMER senator, Shehu Sani says some Nigerian agencies in charge of emergencies and individuals in the presidency have turned the humanitarian crises in the Northeast to a profiteering industry. “What we are witnessing besides genuine organisations that are helping… Continue Reading →

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Aid agencies should take note of how displaced people in Nigeria survive

Posted on 16th July 2019 by Seun Kolade

The unpaved road is badly damaged, full of pot holes. At some point along the road, you find an open refuse dump, where a few young children can be found openly defecating. The rest of the path is bounded by… Continue Reading →

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