An essential companion to Basics of Humanitarian Missions, the first volume in this series, this book is a practical guide to planning and managing relief operations in a range of specific emergency settings. The eleven chapters-each written by a leading professional-describe solutions to political, military, diplomatic, medical, and organizational challenges facing humanitarian operations.

Designed for students, teachers, practitioners, policy-makers, journalists, and other professionals, Emergency Relief Operations provides detailed case studies and tested strategies applicable to both natural and man-made crises-- from floods and earthquakes to medical emergencies, civil strife, and forced migration.

Contents

• Early Warning Systems: From Surveillance to Risk Assessment to Action Ted R. Gurr and Barbara Harff
• Initial Response to Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters Ed Tsui
• Evidence-Based Health Assessment Process in Complex Emergencies Frederick M. Burkle, Jr., M.D.
• Concern Worldwide's Approach to Water and Sanitation and Shelter Needs in Emergencies Tom Arnold
• Internal Displacement: A Challenge of Peace, Security, and Nationbuilding Francis M. Deng
• Protection Strategies in Humanitarian Interventions Gerald R. Martone
• Issues of Power and Gender in Complex Emergencies Judy A. Benjamin
• Clinical Aspects of Malnutrition Kevin M. Cahill, M.D.
• Military-NGO Interaction Timothy Cross
• An Introduction to NGO Field Security Randolph Martin
• Resolutions, Mandates, Aims, Missions, and Exit Strategies Larry Hollingworth
• The Transition from Conflict to Peace Richard Ryscavage, S.J.