Current projects (selection)

Evaluation of the Implementation of Guidance in UN Peace Operations

The United Nation’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations has contracted GPPi to lead an internal research team that is conducting an evaluation on the dissemination and implementation process that follows the adoption of new or updated guidance documents.

Policy Development for DG ECHO

The European Union’s humanitarian aid department, DG ECHO, has asked GPPi and two partners to support its policy development.

Evaluation of OCHA’s Regional Office in Western and Central Africa

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has commissioned GPPi to conduct an in-depth evaluation of its regional office for Western and Central Africa, located in Dakar, Senegal.

Policy Advice and Support to the International Afghanistan Conference 2011

GPPi deployed an expert to assist the German Federal Foreign Office in policy development and negotiation analytical support for the International Afghanistan Conference in Bonn 2011.

Evaluation of Humanitarian Access Strategies in DG ECHO-funded Interventions

The European Union’s humanitarian aid department, DG ECHO, has asked GPPi to evaluate the strategies used by aid organizations to gain access to populations in crisis contexts.

Developing a Governance Typology of UN-Business Partnerships

This project will develop a governance-based typology of UN-business cooperation to provide guidance to UN partnership practitioners on designing and implementing more effective partnerships.

Policy Advice and Support to the International Afghanistan Conference 2011

GPPi deployed an expert to assist the German Federal Foreign Office in policy development and negotiation analytical support for the International Afghanistan Conference in Bonn 2011.

Strategic Challenges for International Policy on Afghanistan

The German Federal Foreign Office contracted GPPi to facilitate a workshop with government officials to develop strategic priorities in Afghanistan leading up to the 2012 G8/NATO summits and Tokyo donor conference.

Evaluation of the ProCap and GenCap projects

For UN OCHA, GPPi is evaluating two projects meant to address civilian protection and gender issues during humanitarian emergencies.

Project Progress Review of GIZ’s Energy Policy in Development Program

GIZ has asked GPPi researcher Elias Sagmeister to help with an internal progress review of a program that supports the German government in its dialogue on energy and development.

Humanitarian Coordination in a Changing World

UN OCHA asked GPPi to head up the research for a study about the history and future of humanitarian coordination.

Networking United Nations Private Sector Focal Points

GPPi coordinates content for the UN-Business Focal Point newsletter and assists the UN in the preparation of the UN Private Sector focal Points annual coordination meetings.