The benefits and risks of UN integration for humanitarian space have been intensely debated for many years. The issue has proved highly contentious with many humanitarian staff sceptical that UN integration can benefit humanitarian action. Others stress the need for enhanced coherence and highlight the positive experiences of UN integration.

This event will launch the joint HPG/Stimson Center report 'UN integration and humanitarian space'- commissioned by the UN Integration Steering Group.

Chair:
Francesc Vendrell - former Head of the UN Special Mission to Afghanistan (2000 – 2001) and Special Representative of the EU for Afghanistan (2002–2008)

Panellists:
Victoria Metcalfe - HPG Research Fellow and co-author of 'UN integration and humanitarian space'

Alison Giffen - Research Fellow, Stimson Center and co-author of the report

David Haeri - Chief, Policy and Best Practices Service, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations

Allegra Baiocchi - Chief, Policy Planning and Analysis Section, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs