This thesis critically evaluates the effectiveness of the shelter programme iterations employed in the protection environment named Al Za’atari Refugee Camp (Jordan). This leverages problem-solving case study methodology that is complemented by extensive desk-based research and survey analysis, aiming to dissect a plethora of Disaster Risk Response Policy literature to construct a comprehensive in-depth analysis of how best practices influenced the decision-making exercises that coordinated the execution of Operational Objectives used to match resident shelter needs. This includes a meticulous examination of historic successes and inadequacies that shaped components of the Strategic Management Distribution Process used to distribute shelter provisions (Patel et al., 2020). The research seeks provide a nuanced comprehension of the humanitarian intervention within one of the most significant displacement crisis of the 21st Century, Za’atari. This strives to critically examine observed successes and inadequacies witnessed throughout different shelter programme iterations, deriving insights into the performance of each shelter type to elucidate the complex interplays found between DRRP literature and Operational Actions. This integrates a wide range of theoretical perceptions to help empirical data explore how humanitarian interventions should shift towards promoting adaptability and innovation to develop long-term ‘recovery opportunities’ that foster self-resilience. This is done by supporting arguments developed in a plethora of scholarly work that advocates for a more comprehensive approach to evaluating sheltering, with this advocating for SMDPs to transcends from only meeting urgent shelter needs to tackling long-term complexities of a given humanitarian crisis (Schön et al., 2017).The following Thesis aims to encapsulate scope, methodology, key findings, and theoretical implications to enrich the field of Disaster Risk Response by offering insightful academic contributions that highlights the significance of considering community engagement and historical awareness within the shelter context. This then examines the impact of a lessons learned approach on the refinement of DRRP literature to improve the displacement experience.
| Date of Award | 21 Feb 2025 |
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| Original language | English |
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| Supervisor | Claire Barber (Main Supervisor) |
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