International organisation
What can donors do to support a more effective and efficient humanitarian supply chain?
Studio
The humanitarian community has long recognised the need to update its approach to logistics to support a more efficient and effective delivery of aid, and to reduce the carbon footprint and environmental damage of aid delivery, in line with the Do No Harm principle. This session will focus on the role of donors in supporting a more efficient and effective humanitarian response; the greening of humanitarian aid; and in raising the profile of humanitarian logistics. It should foster a discussion on the interest for donors to invest on logistics, the best practices and potential ways forward to enhance a paradigm shift in the sector.
As a jurist, he has been involved in international humanitarian action and public health in fragile countries for 30 years. He was Director General of two international humanitarian NGO's and Director for the World Health Organization in Geneva before becoming Head of the Partnerships with Civil Society Organizations Division at the French Development Agency until May 2021.
Member State authority
What can donors do to support a more effective and efficient humanitarian supply chain?
Studio
The humanitarian community has long recognised the need to update its approach to logistics to support a more efficient and effective delivery of aid, and to reduce the carbon footprint and environmental damage of aid delivery, in line with the Do No Harm principle. This session will focus on the role of donors in supporting a more efficient and effective humanitarian response; the greening of humanitarian aid; and in raising the profile of humanitarian logistics. It should foster a discussion on the interest for donors to invest on logistics, the best practices and potential ways forward to enhance a paradigm shift in the sector.
Antón Leis García has an extensive career in the field of international development and multilateral affairs both in international organisations and the Spanish government. Prior to his appointment as AECID Director, he held several positions at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) both in the Global Relations Secretariat and the Office of the Secretary-General. Most recently, Mr. Leis García was Counsellor to the OECD Secretary-General, with the rank of Head of Division.
From 2018 to 2020 he was Senior Advisor at the General Secretariat for International Affairs, EU, G20 and Global Security of the Cabinet of the Spanish Prime Minister, where he coordinated the participation of Spain in the G20 and was responsible for other multilateral dossiers. He also worked as an advisor to the Secretary of State for International Co-operation.
As a development practitioner, Mr. Leis García specialised in economic governance, competitiveness and private sector development. He worked at the African Development Bank as a Senior Governance and Private Sector Specialist in Tunisia and Côte d'Ivoire after joining as a Young Professional. He also worked at the World Bank in Washington DC as Legal Counsel covering the Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean regions.
Mr. Leis García holds a Law Degree from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a Master of Laws (LLM) Degree from Harvard Law School and a dual Master in Public Administration (MPA) Degree from the London School of Economics and Sciences Po Paris. In addition to Spanish, he is fluent in English, French and Portuguese
Member State authority
What can donors do to support a more effective and efficient humanitarian supply chain?
Studio
The humanitarian community has long recognised the need to update its approach to logistics to support a more efficient and effective delivery of aid, and to reduce the carbon footprint and environmental damage of aid delivery, in line with the Do No Harm principle. This session will focus on the role of donors in supporting a more efficient and effective humanitarian response; the greening of humanitarian aid; and in raising the profile of humanitarian logistics. It should foster a discussion on the interest for donors to invest on logistics, the best practices and potential ways forward to enhance a paradigm shift in the sector.