Open AccessOpening Doors in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Author(s) -
James Banfill,
J. Carl Barrett,
Carla Vitantonio,
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the humanitarian leader
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2653-1011
DOI - 10.21153/thl2021volno0art1314
Subject(s) - doors , democracy , preparedness , political science , tourism , humanitarian aid , economic growth , engineering , politics , economics , structural engineering , law
This paper considers the opportunities for effective humanitarian collaboration in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). It brings together perspectives from three individuals with extensive lived experience working in the DPRK. Collectively, these authors have worked in various sectors of international humanitarian aid and other areas of engagement such as emergency response and preparedness, education, social enterprise and tourism. The paper draws from these experiences to present lessons on overcoming obstacles and harnessing opportunities in the DPRK.