Abstract
In complex emergencies marked by conflict, food insecurity, and
pandemics, humanitarian assistance faces compounding disruptions.
This study explores supply chain disruptions and mitigation strategies in
such contexts, using Syria as a case study. Drawing on interviews and
secondary data, the research employs causal loop diagrams to visualize
interconnections among key supply chain variables. Anchored in the
Triple-A framework – agility, adaptability, and alignment – the study
emphasizes the necessity of coordinated multi-actor responses, flexible
financing and distribution mechanisms, and context-specific operational
modalities. Findings highlight the importance of harmonizing
humanitarian interventions with government plans and transitioning
effectively between humanitarian aid and development initiatives. The
study also stresses the need for agility in switching among modalities
such as cash and voucher assistance, market-based interventions, and
in-kind aid, to maintain continuity and relevance in conflict-affected
settings
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | (In-Press) |
| Number of pages | 34 |
| Journal | International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications |
| Volume | (In-Press) |
| Early online date | 19 Apr 2025 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Apr 2025 |
Bibliographical note
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/),which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Keywords
- Supply chain disruption
- risks
- mitigation
- humanitarian operations
- pandemic
- complex emergencies
