The Lutheran World Federation Mozambique, in his Quarter Management Group meetings speaks about HAP and even the staff is learning more about it. For example now, exist a mechanism of complaints and also suggestions, these are standards of HAP.

Humanitarian Accountability Partnership International (HAP International) is the humanitarian sector's first international self-regulatory body, working towards the promotion of "Humanitarian Accountability". Its work is based on the findings of the Humanitarian Accountability Project, the 2001 inter-agency action research initiative, as well as the Joint Evaluation of the International Response to the Genocide in Rwanda.HAP International is involved in identifying, testing and recommending alternative accountability approaches and mechanisms, and “is dedicated to making humanitarian action accountable to its intended beneficiaries: those people whose lives are at risk due to armed conflict or other calamitous events.

Importance
Accountability in humanitarian situations means that the power to help in situations of conflict and disaster is exercised responsibly. When implemented, it means that survivors of war or disaster are able to influence decisions about the help they receive and can complain if they feel the “helping power” was not exercised well.

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