Our Services
At GHDCI (Global Humanitarian Disaster Consulting Institute), we provide integrated, multidisciplinary services that combine law, governance, and risk management to strengthen institutional and community resilience in the face of humanitarian crises and disasters.
Our work spans the entire cycle : prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring that humanitarian and disaster governance is legally grounded, ethically guided, and operationally sound.
Disaster and Humanitarian Law Advisory
We advise governments, UN agencies, and organizations on the development, reform, and implementation of legal and policy frameworks that govern disaster management, humanitarian action, and protection of affected populations.
Our legal team and partners specialize in:
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Drafting national disaster and emergency legislation;
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Integrating IHL, IHRL, and Disaster Law into national systems;
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Advising on protection, displacement, and statelessness frameworks;
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Developing regulatory instruments for PSEAH, CHS, and Sphere compliance.
Governance and Institutional Capacity Development
We strengthen the governance systems that support humanitarian and disaster response through capacity building, leadership mentoring, and institutional reform.
Our governance services include:
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Organizational governance reviews and risk assessments;
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Design of accountability and transparency frameworks;
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Training for public institutions, NGOs, and private partners in humanitarian and disaster governance standards;
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Executive coaching for leaders in crisis management and coordination.
Research, Policy, and Knowledge Production
As an institute, GHDCI serves as a knowledge hub connecting academia, policy, and field experience.
We conduct applied and comparative research in partnership with universities, think tanks, and policy networks, focusing on:
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Disaster risk governance and legal reform;
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The humanitarian–development–peace (HDP) nexus;
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Climate adaptation and environmental governance;
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Localization, equity, and gender in humanitarian systems.
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All GHDCI research outputs are designed to inform policy, train practitioners, and promote evidence-based governance reform.
Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Planning
GHDCI provides technical and strategic support for governments, companies, and civil-society actors to anticipate, mitigate, and recover from disasters.
Our services cover:
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National and local disaster risk management (DRM) frameworks;
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Business continuity and emergency preparedness planning;
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Vulnerability and capacity assessments;
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Community-based disaster-risk-management (CBDRM) training;
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Integration of resilience strategies into sustainable development policies.
Partnership Facilitation and Program Implementation
We act as a trusted connector between global standards and local realities, working hand in hand with:
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Public and private sectors, to strengthen coordination and ethical leadership;
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NGOs and local communities, to operationalize humanitarian and disaster governance;
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Foundations and universities, to co-create programs in research, policy, and training.
Our partnerships translate international norms into local action — building institutions that last and communities that thrive.
Philosophy
Our Approach
Our approach is grounded in the belief that effective humanitarian and disaster governance requires both legal legitimacy and community ownership.
At GHDCI, we combine the precision of law, the rigor of research, and the empathy of field experience to produce lasting impact.
1. Evidence-Based and Legal-Driven
Every GHDCI initiative begins with solid research and legal analysis.
We ensure that humanitarian and disaster policies are aligned with international norms, constitutional standards, and human rights obligations — translating law into tools for action.
2. Participatory and Inclusive
We work directly with governments, the private sector, NGOs, and local communities to co-design solutions that reflect local priorities and cultural contexts.
Inclusivity and localization guide all our programs because resilience begins at the community level.
3. Interdisciplinary and Collaborative
GHDCI integrates the expertise of lawyers, academics, disaster-risk specialists, social scientists, and humanitarian practitioners to deliver cross-cutting solutions that bridge policy and practice.
We collaborate with universities, think tanks, UN agencies, and private entities to foster innovation and knowledge exchange.
4. Ethics and Accountability at the Core
Integrity, transparency, and accountability define our organizational culture.
We ensure compliance with ethical standards, including PSEAH, humanitarian principles, and corporate social responsibility frameworks, to promote trust and credibility in every partnership.
5. Sustainability and Resilience Orientation
We do not stop at emergency response — we help institutions build resilience and anticipate risk.
Our programs are designed to link disaster preparedness, humanitarian action, and long-term development, ensuring that every intervention contributes to sustainable systems of governance and recovery.
✳️ In essence:
At GHDCI, we don’t just respond to crises — we help societies govern them better.
Through law, governance, and collaboration, we build the foundations of resilience.
Contact
Get in Touch
We welcome partnerships and collaborative opportunities from humanitarian and disaster-management organizations, public and private institutions, universities, NGOs, donors, and community networks committed to risk reduction and sustainable recovery.