BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. A high-level humanitarian donor meeting of the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) initiative was held in Tallinn on June 10, marking the conclusion of the two-year co-chairmanship by Estonia and the United Kingdom, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia.
The GHD brings together 43 donors—including 40 countries, the European Union, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation—with the shared goal of improving the effectiveness, principled approach, coordination, and accountability of global humanitarian efforts. The network includes both large and small donors committed to principled and efficient humanitarian aid.
“Co-chairing the GHD provided a valuable opportunity for Estonia to be at the heart of global humanitarian policy discussions during a time of major global change,” said Maris Tippo, Director of the Humanitarian Aid Division at Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “It also allowed us to deepen our cooperation with the UK and other key donors in the field of humanitarian aid policy,” the ministry states.
Throughout their co-chairmanship, Estonia and the UK focused on strengthening coordination within the humanitarian aid delivery system. Their joint efforts emphasized key priorities such as adherence to international humanitarian law, mobilization of climate finance, deployment of digital technologies, and support for locally led response efforts through country-specific crowdfunding mechanisms.
The Tallinn convening functioned as a pivotal culmination of their governance, exemplifying tangible advancements and revitalized pledges to synergistic, principled humanitarian initiatives.
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