Bridging the divide. A guide to implementing the humanitarian-development-peace nexus for health (second edition)
Despite growing consensus on the value of the humanitarian development and peace nexus (HDPNx) approach also known as the New Way of Working practical guidance on how to apply it effectively in the health sector has long been lacking. The HDPNx approach seeks to leverage the comparative advantages of different actors to improve efficiency and sustainability reduce duplication and service delivery gaps address the root causes of emergencies and support transitions from humanitarian response to stabilization recovery and development. To address this gap this guide was developed as a practical tool to support the implementation of the HDPNx approach in health-related contexts. The first edition published in 2020 aimed to help health actors operationalize the approach in a coordinated multisectoral manner. Since then advances in both understanding and application of the approach have emerged. This second edition builds on the foundation of the original guide incorporating recent developments and operational learning to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.
