Jesse McCommon
Biography
Publications
Jesse McCommon is a researcher at Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) in Melbourne. Jesse draws on experience in the not-for-profit sector, focusing primarily on sustainable development before transitioning into humanitarian research. Her recent work has included research on localisation, humanitarian reform and civil-military coordination in emergencies. Jesse holds a Master of International Relations from the University of Melbourne.
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“You’re our guest. Act like it.” A message to aid donors
The next phase of the “Grand Bargain” for global humanitarian reform must account for the voices of those most affected.
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Going local: Lessons from Covid response in Indonesia
After recent disasters, policy changes shifted the model of humanitarian aid. The Covid crisis put it to the test.