Publication
Feb 2014
This paper explores how understandings of humanitarianism and humanitarian action have evolved in East and Southeast Asia. With a focus on humanitarianism in China and Japan, the paper also examines key trends in Southeast Asia, while highlighting aspects of both continuity and change, including the growing importance of non-state actors in redefining the parameters of humanitarian action.
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English (UK/PUBLICATIONS/8192-HISTORY-HUMANITARIAN-HUMANITARIANISM-ASIA-CHINA-JAPAN) |
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Author | Pichamon Yeophantong |
Series | ODI HPG Working Papers |
Publisher | Overseas Development Institute (ODI) |
Copyright | © 2014 Overseas Development Institute (ODI) |