INSIGHTS
Our Insights
On The Aid & Relief Landscape
Why Supplier Coaching Matters for Humanitarian Operations
As humanitarian funding shrinks and local procurement requirements rise, supplier coaching has become essential. Arche explains why — and how it helps local vendors in East Africa and MENA participate in UN and NGO procurement.
“Do Humanitarians Need the Private Sector at All?” – Notes from the IC Forum Geneva 2026
Arche attended the 5th IC Forum in Geneva. One opening question set the tone: “Do we need the private sector at all?” Here’s what we heard — and what wasn’t said.
How to Position Your Company for Aid & Relief: 101
Working with the Humanitarian sector requires more than capability—it demands strategic positioning in a sector where speed, compliance, and reliability outweigh price alone. This guide provides practical insights on how new vendors can navigate the competitive Aid & Relief sector, from building rapid response capacity to understanding the structural reforms reshaping humanitarian procurement.
The Aid & Relief Sector: Snapshot And Trends
The UN system procured $25.7 billion in 2024 across 32 organizations—representing the third-highest annual procurement volume on record and a solid 2.9% growth from 2023.