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Humanitarians must better plan their exits

Ethical closure should be treated as a core component of aid.
10 June 2026

How to end well: Humanitarians must better plan their exits

When poorly managed, projects closure can create integrity, accountability, and corruption risks. This opinion article in the New Humanitarian offers a useful reminder that responsible closure requires planning, transparency, stakeholder engagement, and sustained attention to the needs of affected communities.

Munoz Beaulieu, I., Gilmour, M., Gatter, M., Khattak, Q., Hossain, P., Hendriks, E., and Akdede, N. (1 June 2026)

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