The Humanitarian Practice Network (HPN)

Basic information

  • Type: Information Service
  • Year established: 1994
  • Status: Active
  • Thematic area: Humanitarian / emergency relief
  • Summary: The Humanitarian Practice Network (HPN) is an information resource and forum for sharing and disseminating information, analysis and experience. HPN publishes specialised resources for practitioners and policy-makers including a quarterly magazine and online good practice case studies. It also facilitates online discussions and regular learning events. HPN has also produced case studies on accountability and transparency in the sector. HPN currently publishes its resources in English only, but previously published in French as well and has maintained an archive of these publications.

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Contact details

  • Host organisation: Humanitarian Policy Group at the Overseas Development Institute
  • Acronym: HPG/ODI
  • Website: www.odihpn.org
  • Email: hpn@odi.org.uk
  • Phone: +44 (0)20 7922 0331/420
  • Address: Humanitarian Practice Network The Overseas Development Institute 111 Westminster Bridge Road London, SE1 7JD United Kingdom

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Participation

  • Reasons for participation
    • Enhancing credibility, quality or reputation
  • Further information: Users participate in HPN to share information and experiences.

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Similar initiatives

ALNAP Network, HAP 2007 Standard in Humanitarian Accountability and Quality Management, Emergency Capacity Building Project

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