This research builds on the hypothesis that individuals working in the “fields” of humanitarian, development and peace engagement have personal attitudes, and hopes, doubts, needs, motivations, fears, concerns, thoughts, and questions with regards to the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDP Nexus), and that understanding and addressing these can assist in a meaningful course of action for the future of the HDP Nexus approach. The thesis then offers an overview of the available literature on the theoretical / conceptual basis of the HDP Nexus approach as well as a selection of frequently researched or critically discussed aspects of it.
Acknowledging and building on this body of knowledge, this research collected primary data based on a series of 38 interviews that were conducted with individuals working in humanitarian, development and peace situations. Upon the literature and data collection findings, conclusions and recommendations are provided.