23 May 2016

WHS side event: The Power of Insurance, Forecast-Based Action and Recovery Finance

The event, led by the World Food Programme and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co­op­er­a­tion and De­vel­op­ment (BMZ), outlines the role of climate risk insurance, forecast-based finance and other new solutions in contributing to the paradigm shift from managing disasters to managing risks.   Read more...

23 May 2016

Start Network at the World Humanitarian Summit

The World Humanitarian Summit offers an incredibly important and unique opportunity to bring much-needed change to a sector facing tremendous challenges.    Read more...

11 May 2016

Start Network Annual Conference 2016

Building upon conversations about the new humanitarian economy at Start Talks on the Monday of this week, this year’s Annual Conference framed and inspired conversation about the Start Network’s vision and enabled delegates to discuss and influence its evolution.   Read more...

09 May 2016

Start Talks: The New Humanitarian Economy

Crises today and in future will demand humanitarian response involving many more people and organisations. New business models are needed to enable response to take place faster and before crises hit to minimise their impact. A new economy therefore is needed for humanitarian response to mobilise new forms of capital and participation. We need to do things differently, and work together in new ways.   Read more...

09 May 2016

Start for Change 2016

The Start Network is pleased to announce the programme for Start for Change 2016, a week-long series of events to drive our vision to connect people in crisis to the best possible solutions.   Read more...