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Gender-Responsiveness Humanitarianism in Conflict Settings: Analyzing the Role of Non-state Actors in North-east Nigeria |
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| Creator | Abdullahi Alabi |
| Title | Gender-Responsiveness Humanitarianism in Conflict Settings: Analyzing the Role of Non-state Actors in North-east Nigeria |
| Contributor | Yusuf Ibrahim Ajao, Moshood O. Salahu, Abubakar S Yushau Alfakoro |
| Publisher | School of Public Administration, National Instituteof Development Administration (NIDA) |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Public Administration, Public Affairs, and Management |
| Journal Vol. | 24 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 101-118 |
| Keyword | Gender-Responsive Humanitarianism, Non-State Actors, Northeast Nigeria, Localization, Feminist Political Economy, Boko Haram, Humanitarian Aid |
| URL Website | https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/pajournal/article/view/286775 |
| ISSN | 2985-0762 |
| Abstract | The aim of the study paper is to examine the implementation of gender-responsive humanitarianism by non-state actors (NSAs) in the context of the protracted conflict in North-east Nigeria. It’s against the backdrop of severe gendered impacts, including the strategic use of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and the reconfiguration of gender roles, the research addresses the critical gap between policy commitments to gender equality and their practical application in the humanitarian response. While a diverse ecosystem of NSAs including International NGOs (INGOs), Nigerian National NGOs (NNGOs), and Local Women-Led Organizations (LWLOs) forms the backbone of service delivery, significant questions remain regarding how these actors interpret and integrate gender-sensitive approaches. The study adopt qualitative case study design and guided by a Feminist Political Economy theoretical framework, this research investigates how these different NSAs interpret, operationalize, and influence gender-responsive humanitarianism on the ground. The findings reveal a stark divergence in approaches: INGOs adopt a technical, policy-driven model; NNGOs prioritize a relational, context-embedded approach; and LWLOs advocate for a holistic model of empowerment. The study concludes that without addressing these structural power imbalances, the potential of the localization agenda to advance gender equality remains unrealized. It recommends direct funding and meaningful inclusion for LWLOs, a shift from sub-contracting to equitable partnerships for INGOs, and strengthened government accountability mechanisms to ensure humanitarian action is both genuinely gender-responsive and sustainably locally owned. |
