Humanitarian Agenda 2015 : Principles , Power , and Perceptions Afghanistan : Humanitarianism under Threat
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Antonio Donini, “Humanitarian Agenda 0 5: Principles, Power, and Perceptions. Afghanistan Case Study,” Feinstein International Center, Tufts University, available at http://wikis.uit.tufts.edu/confluence/display/FIC/Humanitarian+Agenda+2015 --Afghanistan+Country+Study. The Feinstein International Center develops and promotes operational and policy responses to protect and strengthen the lives and livelihoods of people living in crisis-affected and -marginalized communities. The Center works globally in partnership with national and international organizations to bring about institutional changes that enhance effective policy reform and promote best practice.
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