04 - 24 September 2024 - Understanding DG ECHO’s Logistics Policy: Promoting more efficient, effective and greener logistics in humanitarian actions

This virtual course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the logistics approach advocated by DG ECHO and the purpose of its Logistics Policy. Specifically, the course will delve into the purpose of the DG ECHO policy, the primary logistics challenges in humanitarian actions, and effective methods for incorporating logistics aspects into project proposals for DG ECHO. For instance, it will cover where to include such information in the single form and what type of information DG ECHO finds useful. A part will be dedicated to sharing best practices and raising awareness about collaborative approaches, international initiatives, and global-level tools.
  • 1 day - Live virtual lessons from 9:30 to 13:30 CET/CEST

Target audience

This course is tailored for DG ECHO partners, implementing partners, DG ECHO staff, staff of International Organizations, and Member States' Specialized Agencies. It particularly targets members involved in the design and implementation of ECHO-funded Actions at both field and HQ levels. This is a beginner/intermediate course, a previous existing knowledge of the Single Form is appreciated. 

Learning objectives

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Gain a good overall understanding of the approach of Logistics that DG ECHO is encouraging
  • Identify and understand best practices related to the framework of operations
  • How to present the best practices when making a project proposal to DG ECHO
  • Identify Key challenges that occur in humanitarian action

19 Sep 2024
02:00
08 Nov 2024
15:08

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Language

en

Level

Beginner

Speakers

Camille Nussbaum

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Tikhwi Muyundo

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Practical information

  • Introduction to DG ECHO’s Humanitarian Logistics Policy 
  • From Policy to Practice – what is DG ECHO encouraging in the area of logistics, and how should it be presented when preparing a proposal?
  • Logistics in the HIPs and eSingle Form:“How to present activities when preparing a proposal”
  • Conclusion