Where does German humanitarian assistance stand?

Author(s)
Südhoff, R. and Hövelmann, S.
Publication language
English
Date published
08 Mar 2019
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Development & humanitarian aid, Funding and donors, humanitarian action
Countries
Germany
Organisations
Centre for Humanitarian Action (CHA)

Germany has positioned itself as the second largest donor country, which is of extremely great value in times of a rapidly growing number of people in need. However, Germany’s financial engagement and its policy and strategy capacities have not grown at the same pace. Staffing as well as structural issues prevent Germany to fulfill its potential as a leading humanitarian actor.