Humanitarian Aid, a Different Perspective
Humanitarian aid is certainly not the exclusive preserve of Westerners coming to assist people in need. Philanthropic initiatives in emerging countries are just as significant. But humanitarian NGOs in the ‘Global South’ are not immune to the ethical challenges faced by their counterparts in the North. This essay examines their voluntarism, their professionalism and their relationship with the military, religious and political authorities.
Note de l’éditeur
This work was first published in French: Pérouse de Montclos M.-A., 2025 – L’humanitaire, un autre regard. Marseille, IRD Éditions, collection Contrechamps, https://books.openedition.org/irdeditions/63843
Éditeur : IRD Éditions
Lieu d’édition : Marseille
Publication sur OpenEdition Books : 14 septembre 2026
ISBN numérique : 978-2-7099-3111-3
DOI : 10.4000/16rpl
Collection : Contrechamps
Année d’édition : 2026
Nombre de pages : 73
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Humanitarian aid is certainly not the exclusive preserve of Westerners coming to assist people in need. Philanthropic initiatives in emerging countries are just as significant. But humanitarian NGOs in the ‘Global South’ are not immune to the ethical challenges faced by their counterparts in the North. This essay examines their voluntarism, their professionalism and their relationship with the military, religious and political authorities.
Marc-Antoine Pérouse de Montclos
A political scientist and specialist in armed conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa, and researcher at IRD. He is the author of numerous books that examine the links between armed struggle and humanitarian issues.
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