Laboratory:the Practice of International Emergency Response
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The main objective of the workshop is for the students to experience the practice of response to humanitarian emergencies through an experiential workshop that combines traditional training sessions and methodology and practical simulation exercises. Simulations are often used in humanitarian activities to test response plans, review procedures, identify gaps and inefficiencies, solve problems, and in general enhance the capacity of organizations and individuals to respond to emergencies in an effective, efficient and reliable manner.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to structure a comprehensive response plan, including an accurate and realistic analysis of the situation and the priorities identified therein, the actions to be taken in the respective sectors of intervention, complementarities, and synergies with other sectors, and the resources needed to best manage the response in each sector.
Lesson period: Third trimester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Third trimester
Course syllabus
Tentative agenda:
15th April 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Presentation of the workshop: structure, methods, objectives, and key outputs. Introduction to the architecture of emergency response, and distribution of roles and responsibilities.
· Theory: introduction to the key sectors of intervention in emergency, areas of responsibility and ways of operating.
· Groupwork: research and familiarization with clusters' mandates and focus.
22nd April 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Introduction of the scenario. First inter-sectoral/agency meeting, and simulation. Brief presentation of each other's mandate, and initial discussion on the crisis scenario.
· Theory: diversity analysis and inclusion in emergency response.
· Groupwork: research and analysis of data on the disaster, on the affected population, and the differential needs and concerns of men, women, boys and girls per sector of intervention.
29th April 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Operational update and Q&As on the work of each group.
· Theory: communication, advocacy and resources mobilization in emergencies.
· Groupwork: preparation for the second inter-sectoral meeting. Development of a joint press-release, identification of visuals, graphic, press conference, etc.
6th May 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Second inter-sectoral meeting, followed by a plenary discussion on opportunities for an effective and prompt response.
· Theory: open session to discuss themes and aspects of concern to the groups.
· Groupwork: development of the (sectoral) response plan.
13th May 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Brief presentation of the response plan by each sector.
· Groupwork: analysis of potential for coordination, complementarities and synergies.
· Closing, feedback on the participation and contribution, and next steps.
The final agenda with more details about each session will be shared with the selected participants prior to the commencement of the course.
15th April 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Presentation of the workshop: structure, methods, objectives, and key outputs. Introduction to the architecture of emergency response, and distribution of roles and responsibilities.
· Theory: introduction to the key sectors of intervention in emergency, areas of responsibility and ways of operating.
· Groupwork: research and familiarization with clusters' mandates and focus.
22nd April 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Introduction of the scenario. First inter-sectoral/agency meeting, and simulation. Brief presentation of each other's mandate, and initial discussion on the crisis scenario.
· Theory: diversity analysis and inclusion in emergency response.
· Groupwork: research and analysis of data on the disaster, on the affected population, and the differential needs and concerns of men, women, boys and girls per sector of intervention.
29th April 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Operational update and Q&As on the work of each group.
· Theory: communication, advocacy and resources mobilization in emergencies.
· Groupwork: preparation for the second inter-sectoral meeting. Development of a joint press-release, identification of visuals, graphic, press conference, etc.
6th May 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Second inter-sectoral meeting, followed by a plenary discussion on opportunities for an effective and prompt response.
· Theory: open session to discuss themes and aspects of concern to the groups.
· Groupwork: development of the (sectoral) response plan.
13th May 2024 - 8.30-12.30, classroom 24
· Brief presentation of the response plan by each sector.
· Groupwork: analysis of potential for coordination, complementarities and synergies.
· Closing, feedback on the participation and contribution, and next steps.
The final agenda with more details about each session will be shared with the selected participants prior to the commencement of the course.
Prerequisites for admission
Excellent command of English is a must as the whole workshop will be held in English and all the resources and discussions will be done solely in English.
Teaching methods
Theoretical presentation and discussion of the key concepts, the humanitarian response architecture and the cluster system, and practical application to an emergency scenario though groupwork and exercises.
Teaching Resources
Reading and other reference material will be shared during the workshop.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Active participation in class and attendance to a minimum of 80% of the course. Elaboration and presentation/discussion of the groupwork assigned across the phases of emergency response.
IUS/13 - INTERNATIONAL LAW - University credits: 3
Laboratories: 20 hours
Professor:
Bizzarri Mariangela
Professor(s)