Nigerian Govt Launches National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework

The Nigerian federal government has launched the national humanitarian development peace framework.

Authorities say the initiative will envision stronger collaboration and coordination among actors from the fields of development cooperation, humanitarian action and peace building.

The minister of Humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, Sadiya Farouq made this known during the celebration of 2021 World Humanitarian Day, tagged, “building resilience to climate change humanitarian development peace Nexus and localization framework”.

“This framework is a multi-track, multi-agency and multi-stakeholder approach that involves the active and meaningful commitment of relevant stakeholders, because humanitarian, development and peace needs are not sequential, fundamental challenges remain in the coordination and implementation of aid sector,” Farouq said.

She stated that humanitarian-Development-Peace Framework answers the coherence question and envisions stronger collaboration and coordination among actors from the fields of development cooperation, humanitarian action and peace building.

“The strategic intent of the framework is to reduce vulnerabilities and support and promote peace and stability in Nigeria. It must be understood that vulnerability is not innate, it varies over time meaning that it can be reduced through strategic planning and preparation, as well as through equitable policymaking and investment. Thus, it is critical that vulnerable populations be regularly engaged and that they inform all our strategic planning. This modus operandi ensures government hears and acts on the perspectives of how individuals or communities can improve their outcomes in the event of any emergency,” Farouq added.