#6: The hidden blind spots in Humanitarian-Business Partnerships

In this episode, we explore how misalignments between humanitarian principles and business objectives can lead to ethical failures, especially when systems do not integrate accountability and governance properly. Linda and Aga discuss real-world challenges in cross-sectoral delivery models, focusing on ethical red lines, systemic gaps, and the importance of shared responsibility.Key Topics:How governance and escalation gaps compromise ethical standards in humanitarian-biz collaborationsThe significance of principles like humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence in delivery modelsSystemic barriers to recognizing and escalating ethical concerns under pressureThe impact of distance and lack of ownership on ethical decision-makingRisks to civilians that are often underestimated in delivery systemsThe importance of accountability flows and stakeholder inclusion to prevent harmPractical safeguards: ethics reviews, stop-work authority, and board oversightThe necessity of integrating ethical responsibility across sectors for responsible humanitarian workIf you'd like to join a community of like-minded people outside of LinkedIn for conversations our workplace can't hold, then join us as a ⁠Purposeful Futures