Anna Bjerde
Vice President
Organisation
World Bank
International organisation
Speaker session
Strengthening synergies between humanitarian and development actors in protracted and complex crises
Auditorium
This high-level session will explore new modalities for engagement by development actors in protracted and complex humanitarian crises, including where traditional modes of engagement with national authorities are not feasible. Donors, development and humanitarian organizations and policy experts will discuss what new mechanisms may be needed to sustain basic services over time in complex crises; what principled and effective engagement with local authorities and communities could look like in politically estranged contexts; and how development, humanitarian and political approaches can be combined to tackle to root drivers of protracted crisis while addressing people’s immediate needs.
Achim Steiner
UNDP Administrator
Biography
Achim Steiner became UNDP Administrator on 19 June 2017. The United Nations General Assembly confirmed his appointment following his nomination by Secretary-General António Guterres. In April 2021, the General Assembly confirmed his appointment to a second four-year term beginning in June 2021. Mr. Steiner is also the Vice-Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, which unites 40 entities of the UN system that work to support sustainable development. Over nearly three decades, Achim Steiner has been a global leader on sustainable development, climate resilience and international cooperation. He has worked tirelessly to champion sustainability, economic growth and equality for the vulnerable, and has been a vocal advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. Prior to joining UNDP, he was Director of the Oxford Martin School and Professorial Fellow of Balliol College, University of Oxford. Mr Steiner has served across the United Nations system, looking at global challenges from both a humanitarian and a development perspective. He led the United Nations Environment Programme (2006-2016), helping governments invest in clean technologies and renewable energy. He was also Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Achim Steiner previously held other notable positions including Director General of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and Secretary General of the World Commission on Dams. Achim Steiner has lived and worked in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the United States. He graduated in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (MA) from Worcester College, Oxford University and holds an MA from the University of London/School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).
Organisation
United Nations Development Programme
International organisation
Speaker session
Strengthening synergies between humanitarian and development actors in protracted and complex crises
Auditorium
This high-level session will explore new modalities for engagement by development actors in protracted and complex humanitarian crises, including where traditional modes of engagement with national authorities are not feasible. Donors, development and humanitarian organizations and policy experts will discuss what new mechanisms may be needed to sustain basic services over time in complex crises; what principled and effective engagement with local authorities and communities could look like in politically estranged contexts; and how development, humanitarian and political approaches can be combined to tackle to root drivers of protracted crisis while addressing people’s immediate needs.
Alain Délétroz
Director General
Biography
Alain Délétroz has been Geneva Call’s General Director since January 2018. He has an experience of
more than twenty years of work in conflict areas or in countries under strong political tensions.
His areas of expertise include EU external action, Russia, North/South Caucasus and Central Asia; Brazil
and the Andean countries; West Africa; conflict assessment and conflict resolution; democratic
reforms, humanitarian assistance.
His professional background includes: Fellow, Geneva Center for Security Policy, Vice-President at the
International Crisis Group (2002-2013); Director, Open Society Institute, Tashkent, 1998–2002;
Delegate, International Committee of the Red Cross, Moscow, 1994–1998; Adult literacy and capacity
building, Peru, 1986–1991.
Organisation
Geneva Call
Speaker session
Strengthening synergies between humanitarian and development actors in protracted and complex crises
Auditorium
This high-level session will explore new modalities for engagement by development actors in protracted and complex humanitarian crises, including where traditional modes of engagement with national authorities are not feasible. Donors, development and humanitarian organizations and policy experts will discuss what new mechanisms may be needed to sustain basic services over time in complex crises; what principled and effective engagement with local authorities and communities could look like in politically estranged contexts; and how development, humanitarian and political approaches can be combined to tackle to root drivers of protracted crisis while addressing people’s immediate needs.