Humanitarian and international development resource map
Date published

16 February 2024

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Free
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Humanitarian and international development resource map

Guidance

Date published

16 February 2024

Price

Free

The Humanitarian and international development resource map is an interactive PDF of recommended resources for those interested in the sector.

The new humanitarian and international development resource map is an interactive guide to key resources for those working in the sector and looking for the latest information, as well as those exploring a career in the sector.

The map, developed by the Humanitarian and International Development Panel, provides links to resources (articles, books, videos or websites) which are divided into 11 categories.

Resource map with links to resources for engineers in the humanitarian and international development sector
Humanitarian and International Development resource map
Resource map with links to resources for engineers in the humanitarian and international development sector


 

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Guidance Disaster mitigation, management & recovery Humanitarian & International Development Humanitarian & International Development Panel

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