Think about the need for shelter, food, potable water, sanitation, health care, and other service provisions as a country endures a complex emergency (war, civil conflict, and political violence). What is the role of international, national, nongovernmental organizations, military, and other humanitarian actors in humanitarian aid, relief, and response? Why are commercial interests a conflict and can compromise public health? Provide an example of a complex emergency and lesson learned that has emerged in the last 10 years.
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Consider the requirement for shelter, food, safe drinking water, sanitation, health care, and other service provisions while a country deals with a complicated situation (war, civil conflict, and political violence). What role do international, national, nonprofit groups, military forces, and other humanitarian actors play in humanitarian aid, relief, and response? Why are business interests a source of contention and can jeopardize public health? Give an example of a challenging emergency and a lesson learned in the last ten years.
