Short answer task will enable students to acquire advanced knowledge of humanitarian principles, evaluate the roles of actors, and critique current controversies of humanitarian assistance
In this assignment you are asked to:
- Read the three Humanitarian Assistance Case Studies for AT1 provided.
- Read the “WHO Managing WHO Humanitarian Response in the Field – 1 Objectives, key functions and principles” available at: http://www.who.int/hac/techguidance/tools/manuals/who_field_handbook/1/en/index1.html
- Analyse the Humanitarian Assistance Case Studies through the lenses of the WHO Managing WHO Humanitarian Response in the Field framework. Use other key documents and references as needed.
- In your analysis, apply your knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Assistance principles, theory definitions and context to answer the following short answer questions (approximate distributions of word count):
- Demonstrate how the general humanitarian principles are being applied in the case studies (400 words)
- Illustrate, using examples, how specific humanitarian health program management principles are being implemented in the case studies (800 words)
- Outline the role of key stakeholders in this humanitarian assistance case studies with justification (400 words)
- Describe the legal implications of the humanitarian assistance efforts described (400 words)
Note: you may choose to answer these questions with reference to only one of the case studies or more than one of the cases studies.
Due date: TBA. 11.59pm AEST
Weighting: 40%
Length and/or format: 2000 words
Purpose:Short answer task requiring students to demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts of humanitarian assistance
Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
How to submit: Turnitin (via the PUBH641 LEO page)
Return of assignment: Marks and feedback will be provided via LEO
Assessment criteria: See Appendix I for marking rubric