The Challenge
To contribute to a more effective follow-up and future programming in relation to the humanitarian-peace -development nexus. Support EUD to Yemen in ensuring reflection of the humanitarian-peace-development nexus in their programming and in the adequate monitoring of EU-funded actions in this sense, by taking stock of relevant practices and experiences in the EU portfolio or otherwise available.
Feed a positive learning cycle to the benefit of the EU and other stakeholders, by means of identifying and presenting valuable lessons (positive or negative) and experiences that can be further expanded or replicated or taken into consideration in the design of new interventions.

Our work and approach
The report considers the operationalisation of the Triple Nexus approach in the specific context of Yemen, responding to a request of the European Union’s Delegation (EUD) to Yemen to analyse how the Triple Humanitarian – Development – Peace (HDP) Nexus (hereinafter the Triple Nexus) is reflected in the EU portfolio. The Terms of Reference asked for a review of the experiences put in place by the EU implementing partners (IPs) to see on the one hand, how the Triple Nexus approach informs their operations and on the other hand, to capture the factors that have especially favoured or constrained the translation of the Triple Nexus into practice.
The analysis was conducted on a sample of 36 interventions managed by the Commission’s Directorate General International Partnerships (DG INTPA), the DG European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Operations (ECHO), and the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI).

Results and Insights
he findings of the report should not be intended as an assessment of the interventions, but rather as an informed and, to the extent possible, evidence-based effort to pinpoint strategic features that can support the commitment of the EUD to promote a Triple Nexus approach in Yemen.Evidence-based recommendation include input for: (i) Adopting a strategic Nexus approach early in project formulation; (ii) Conducting thorough conflict and vulnerability analyses during design, with proactive risk mitigation; (iii) Ensuring validation of intervention designs by local authorities and stakeholders; (iv) Enhancing complementarity and coordination with other interventions; (v) Establishing robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems aligned with a Theory of Change and Nexus Strategy; (vi) Prioritizing local assets and services; (vii) Developing exit strategies from the outset; (viii) Engaging Yemeni organizations closely with beneficiaries; (ix) Supporting civil society, women, and youth participation; (x) Providing technical guidance to IPs.