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S: EC – https://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/policies/sectoral/humanitarian_logistics_thematic_policy_document_en.pdf (last access: 9 May 2024); Emerald – https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/01409170910998255/full/html (last access: 9 May 2024).
N: 1. humanitarian (adj): As a noun by 1794 in the theological sense “one who affirms the humanity of Christ but denies his pre-existence and divinity,” from humanity + suffix from unitarian, etc.; see humanism. Meaning “philanthropist, one who advocates or practices human action to solve social problems” is from 1842, originally disparaging, with a suggestion of excess.
As an adjective by 1834 in the theological sense “affirming the humanity or human nature of Christ;” by 1855 as “having regard for the broad interests of humanity.”
– logistics (n): “art of moving, quartering, and supplying troops,” 1846, from French (l’art) logistique “(art) of quartering troops,” which apparently is from logis “lodging” (from Old French logeiz “shelter for an army, encampment,” from loge; see lodge (n.)) + Greek-derived suffix -istique (see -istic). The form in French was influenced by logistique, from the Latin source of English logistic. Related: Logistical.
2. The Humanitarian Logistics Policy will use the same definition for logistics that was formulated in the Evaluation of Humanitarian Logistics within EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Action, 2013-2017.
“Humanitarian logistics refers to the processes and systems involved in mobilising people, resources, skills and knowledge to help vulnerable people affected by natural disasters and complex emergencies”. Therefore, the term logistics should be understood in this policy to cover the entire supply chain, including procurement, transport, tracking and tracing, customs clearance, local transportation, warehousing and last mile delivery.
3. The basic task of humanitarian logistics comprises acquiring and delivering requested supplies and services, at the places and times they are needed, whilst ensuring best value for money. In the immediate aftermath of any disaster, these supplies include items that are vital for survival, such as food, water, temporary shelter and medicine, among others.
S: 1. Etymonline – https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=humanitarian+logistics (last access: 7 May 2024). 2. EC – https://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/policies/sectoral/humanitarian_logistics_thematic_policy_document_en.pdf (last access: 9 May 2024). 3. IFRC – http://www.ifrc.org/what-we-do/logistics/ (last access: 4 September 2014).
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CR: humanitarian, humanitarian aid, humanitarian field hospital, humanitarian ration.
