Kia Howson is a Researcher with humanitarian and development experience, focusing on social protection and anticipatory action with experience across the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.
She is currently a Researcher with Start Network, where she leads research on locally-led action and anticipatory action, particularly the anticipation of violence and conflict.
Her social protection portfolio includes advising government ministries and partner agencies on the design and implementation of inclusive, adaptive, and shock-responsive social-protection systems.
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Rethinking anticipatory action in conflict situations
New research suggests that acting early before a violent crisis peaks is not only feasible, it shows real promise for preventing and mitigating the humanitarian impacts of conflict and violence. So, how do you take anticipatory action in conflict situations in the face of uncertainty?