Problem
Inadequate international crisis management
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Ineffectual international emergency reliefInadequate intergovernmental emergency aid
Inadequate United Nations disaster assistance
Uncoordinated disaster relief
Nature:
International emergencies have been defined as human rights violations or major disruptions endangering peace, security and stability. Without relief coordination, it is impossible to ensure that in case of natural disaster or other disaster situations, emergency relief activities of all donor sources are mobilized and coordinated so as to supply the needs of a disaster-stricken country in a timely and effective manner. Collective action is severely impeded by the principle of "non-intervention in the internal affairs" of countries. The consent of the country concerned is often a necessary preliminary to intergovernmental action. Consensus amongst the members of any intervening international body may also be required, with the unanimity rule being applied. This implies that even when a meeting is held to discuss collective action, there is no guarantee that this would lead to mediation or some other form of collective diplomacy or action. Broader Problems:
Inadequate disaster rescue and reliefIneffectiveness of the United Nations system of organizations Narrower Problems:
Lack of preparedness for epidemicsUncoordinated international peacekeepingUnited Nations abrogation of responsibilityObstruction of nongovernmental organizations engaged on hazardous dutiesLack of United Nations coordination with nongovernmental organizations engaged on hazardous duties Aggravates:
Global crisisInternational crisis escalationToken humanitarian interventionUnpreparedness for food emergenciesDisaster hazards to island populationsLoss of credibility of the United Nations Strategies:
Managing crisesProviding emergency humanitarian aidResearching states of emergencyUsing military/civil defence assets in disaster reliefReducing impact of natural disastersCoordinating disaster relief assistanceProviding aid to natural disaster victimsProviding aid to man-made disaster victimsProviding rapid emergency responseUndertaking pre-disaster planningImproving international crisis managementImproving international crisis management Subject(s):
Social Activity → WelfareSocietal Problems → Emergencies
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Societal Problems → Ineffectiveness
Government → Intergovernmental
Management → Management
International Relations → United nations
Development → Aid
Development → Assistance
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST