The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized various side events at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW), which took place from 29 April to 10 May at the International Conference Center Geneva (CICG, Rue de Varembé 17, 1211 Geneva).  

The HNPW provides a unique forum for humanitarian networks and partnerships to meet and address key humanitarian issues. One of the largest humanitarian events of its kind, it gathers participants from the UN, NGOs, Member States, the private sector, the military, academia and beyond to discuss and solve common challenges in humanitarian affairs. During the event, networks and partnerships hold their annual meetings and consultations, share their expertise and collaborate on best practices to address shared problems. 

The seven events addressed the topics of development solutions in crisis contexts, the HDP nexus, disability inclusion in post-crisis recovery, and partnerships for disaster risk reduction and crisis response. 

Tuesday, 30 April, 14.00 – 15.30 CEST, online 

Unlocking Development Solutions in Crisis Contexts: Embracing Area-Based Approaches  

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Monday, 06 May, 14.00 – 15.30 CEST, Salle 14 and online  

An introduction to the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus 

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Tuesday, 07 May, 09.00 – 10.30 CEST, Salle Montreux and online  

Building Resilience Together: Uniting Efforts for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation with the CADRI Partnership 

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Tuesday, 07 May, 11.00 – 12.30 CEST, Salle 14 and online  

Advancing Disability Inclusion in Post-Crisis Recovery 

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Wednesday, 08 May, 14.00 – 15.30 CEST, Pleniere A  

The Power of Trust: Sustainable Partnerships with Local Businesses for More Effective Crisis Response 

Thursday, 09 May 11.00 – 12.30 CEST, Pleniere B and online  

Unlocking Development Solutions in Crisis Contexts: Embracing Integrated Approaches 

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Thursday, 09 May, 14.00 – 15.30 CEST, Salle 4 and online  

Unlocking Development Solutions in Crisis Contexts: Public-Private Partnerships and Innovation 

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We have mobilized interesting and knowledgeable speakers for each panel session from member states, civil society, private sector, and international organizations, who will share insights and engage in discussions with the audience. 

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In addition, UNDP was speaking on the panel of other side events:

• HNPW opening ceremony (Monday, 29 April, 11.00 – 12.00 CEST)
• Collective Action for Improving Data for Solutions to Internal Displacement (Tuesday, 07 May, 11.00 – 12.30 CEST)
• Connectivity in Crisis: The humanitarian imperative for crisis affected people (Tuesday, 07 May, 11.00 – 12.30 CEST)
• Unlocking the Nexus in humanitarian settings: What does it mean in practical terms? (Tuesday, 07 May, 16.00 – 17.30 CEST)
• Protection and the HDP nexus: working in complementarity across humanitarian and peace action for violence reduction (Thursday, 09 May, 16.00 – 17.30 CEST)

Please contact Ms. Vanessa Schultz for any related questions.