Changing the framing of humanitarian negotiations --- In corporate negotiations the frame is that a business deal would be beneficial to both parties. On the other hand, in humanitarian negotiations, it is always assumed that the non-humanitarian actor is losing somehow, whether by dedicating resources to the problem or by indirectly admitting wrongdoing if they grant access etc. How can we change the framing and perception of humanitarian negotiations to 'everybody wins'?

Source author: Marwa Shabbar marwashabbar@yahoo.com.au