Discussion on approaches and guidance on Dignified Shelter
By: Tom Bamforth and Alexandre Koclejda, UNHCR

Shelter provision in protracted crises is often restricted to repeated short-term, emergency response despite evolving humanitarian needs as the length of displacement increases. Going beyond basic emergency shelter provision is often difficult: there is often a lack of funds, political will, donor interest, and unintended impacts of longer term interventions among other issues. This session will discuss approaches to humanitarian shelter in situations of protracted displacement and explore whether further guidance is needed on Dignified Shelter for coordinators facing similar questions.