Michael Koehler

Grand Bargain Ambassador.
Former Deputy Director General of @eu_echo, tweeting about all things humanitarian and EU

[Dr. Georg Dufner @GeorgDufner]

Episode "Global EU: New Realism and Untapped Potential" of our podcast "On the Ground - Geopolitics and Business" with @MKoehlerEU online.

Listen to the episode on YouTube and your streaming services.

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[Grand Bargain @GrandBargain_]

Ambassador @MKoehlerEU joined the discussion on Beyond Grants – Unlocking Transformative Finance @danskrodekors & @WFP_DK

His message? Innovative finance in the humanitarian sector needs strong leadership. The provides the space to unite, drive decisions, and scale solutions.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

As 2024 closes, I pay tribute to over 300 humanitarian workers who lost their lives this year – deadliest on record.

I hope that in 2025 international law is upheld, we see genuine accountability, and humanitarian workers are protected to serve those most in need.

[Daniel Puglisi @daniel_puglisi]

Raffaella clearly set an outstanding example of putting EU solidarity into action, concretely helping people in some of the most difficult situations globally through her well recognised and respected humanitarian and diplomatic work.
Sentite condoglianze alla sua famiglia

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

We will always keep in our hearts our former colleague @RaffaellaIodic2, a dedicated humanitarian and strong supporter and promoter of EU values. 

Our deepest condolences to her family.

[VOICE @VOICEeu_]

What does the future of #HumanitarianAid look like?

🌍 Dr Michael Köhler, Grand Bargain Ambassador, discusses the transformative potential of #AnticipatoryAction and the need for proactive strategies.

🔽 Read the full interview in VOICE Out Loud #37: https://t.co/WZvrAsQKkJ

[Michael Koehler @MKoehlerEU]

Very rich discussion on Grassroots leadership: Local voices in crisis negotiation, at the #CCHN World Summit on Humanitarian Negotiation in Geneva with humanitarians from Ukraine, Pakistan, Syria, Poland. Empowering local leadership is key to an effective humanitarian aid system!

[Michael Koehler @MKoehlerEU]

Happy contributing to valuable analysis at Geneva NRC-UNDP roundtable on Development Actors' Ability to Stay and Deliver in Politically Complex Settings. #Humanitarian and #development aid must cooperate to avoid more destabilisation, human suffering in protracted crises. #nexus

[Ambrela - Platform for Development organisations @Ambrela_org]

Prečítajte si podnetný #rozhovor s rozvojovým a humanitárnym expertom, #MichaelKöhler-om o situácii na Ukrajine i v Gaze pre partnerské médium @euractiv_slovensko, ktorý vznikol počas našej konferencie Ambrela Development Forum #ADF2024 v Bratislave: https://t.co/nIM01RceU5 #ADF

[IEMed @IEMed_]

Kick-off meeting today at the #IEMed premises for the #MedYearbook2025!

The Advisory Council is gathering to discuss the crucial topics the next edition will cover.

Explore previous editions of the Yearbook:
📚https://t.co/THx9W692FJ

[Grand Bargain @GrandBargain_]

Ambassador @MKoehlerEU facilitated the session « Under siege: Humanitarian Assistance in Jeopardy» at @RomeMEDialogues

[Super Novae @SuperNovaeNGO]

🎙️#VoicesofDevelopment 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘
Talking @GrandBargain_ and #aidlocalization with none other than @MKoehlerEU, 🇪🇺Former Deputy Director General of @eu_echo.
➡️Enjoy https://t.co/aaMG7KVOJJ

[Michael Koehler @MKoehlerEU]

https://t.co/vGOt4njwe1
Strong commitment by new USG and ERC @Tom Fletcher. As @Grand Bargain Ambassadors, we are looking forward to working with yoto achieve our shared commitment to greater efficiency, which is at the core of the #GrandBargain #HumanitarianResponse

[Grand Bargain @GrandBargain_]

Excited to welcome @qcharity to the Grand Bargain Annual Meeting for the first time as a special guest!

[Grand Bargain @GrandBargain_]

The Annual Meeting continues today with GB Ambassadors @MKoehlerEU and Manuel Bessler sharing key outcomes from yesterday’s discussions with the Principals!

[Qatar Charity @qcharity_en]

@qcharity CEO participates in the @GrandBargain_ annual meeting alongside GB ambassadors @JemilahMahmood and @MKoehlerEU.

[Michael Mosselmans @michaelmoss44]

#GrandBargain meeting ends with sharing detailed carefully thought through and comprehensive agenda for next two years to accelerate progress toward quality funding #localisation and participation; anticipatory action, nexus and innovative financing...

[Michael Mosselmans @michaelmoss44]

Manuel Bessler #GrandBargain says we have to admit what we achieved so far on ambitions for accelerated #localisation #participation + quality funding is not good enough - all signatories and constituencies have to work harder and do better - we know it's important - let's do it

[Grand Bargain @GrandBargain_]

Have you checked out the highlights and results from the Grand Bargain Self-Reports? They were just presented at the Annual Meeting! Find out more here: https://t.co/EuDueMI1vT

[Grand Bargain @GrandBargain_]

The Grand Bargain Annual Meeting has kicked off! @JemilahMahmood set the scene yesterday by sharing current sector trends and urged Signatories to identify the top three collective priorities!