Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexu

This course critically examines the growing emphasis on coherence across humanitarian, development, and peace efforts in response to complex and protracted crises. Students will explore the origins, concepts, and policy debates underpinning the humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) nexus, along with its ethical and operational implications. Through historical analysis, case studies, and practitioner engagement, the course addresses how aid actors navigate overlapping mandates, coordinate responses, and support transitions from crisis to recovery and peace. Students will apply a nexus approach to real-world contexts and reflect on its promises and challenges in practice.