This N4D podcast delivers a series of conversations with country and global decision makers who share their learning on what works, the challenges they face and the support they need to drive political change to end malnutrition.
Credits:
Recorded edited and published by: N4D & Nutriat.co
Theme tune: Saraweto, used with kind permission of Just East of Jazz
© N4D Group 2023
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This N4D podcast delivers a series of conversations with country and global decision makers who share their learning on what works, the challenges they face and the support they need to drive political change to end malnutrition.
Credits:
Recorded edited and published by: N4D & Nutriat.co
Theme tune: Saraweto, used with kind permission of Just East of Jazz
© N4D Group 2023
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“I think there is a huge [opportunity] to take the lessons learned from Yemen and to try to bring them into the other countries where I see the SUN [Movement] working as a global actor…
We need the voices of [Humanitarian, Development, Peace] HDP Nexus coordination everywhere to explain what it is and to show what it is… that could be the example of Yemen… a model to other countries.” Marcela Masiarik, Head of Cooperation with Yemen at the German Embassy in Amman (2021-2025)
N4D director Chris Leather is in conversation with German diplomat Marcela Masiarik on her 5-year stint as Head of Cooperation in Yemen, coordinating efforts on the ground for humanitarian assistance, economic cooperation and development. Marcela elaborates on her leadership role in promoting a Humanitarian, Development and Peace nexus approach to international aid and a multisectoral approach to nutrition.
This is fascinating and wide-ranging discussion from a donor’s perspective – the importance of bridging the gap between humanitarian and development efforts, and how this played out during her time in Yemen where Germany is one of the country’s biggest donors. What were the strategic approaches, which tools did they use to develop coordination, which structures were put in place – and how did they deal with the country’s complex political situation? Marcela shares her experiences on key achievements during her time and the challenges of working in a volatile security situation.
Credits: Recorded edited and published by: N4D & Nutriat.co
Theme tune: Saraweto, used with kind permission of Just East of Jazz
© N4D Group 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.