This paper addresses the role of the private sector in humanitarian action in Indonesia and broad patterns of engagement between the humanitarian and the private sectors. In analysing these issues, the paper identifies the barriers to, and opportunities for, more systematic engagement between humanitarian actors and the private sector, and puts forward practical measures to make collaboration more consistent and successful.

Tags: case study, cash, cash transfer, crisis, economic development, emergency, enabling environment, fragile and conflict-affected environments/settings, humanitarian, private sector, technology, voucher, vulnerable population