Created in 1993, Groupe URD is an independent institute which specializes in the analysis of practices and the development of policy for the humanitarian and post-crisis sectors. Groupe URD's role is to help organizations to improve the quality of their programmes through evaluations, research and training. In order to work close to field realities and to share lessons, Groupe URD has established several observatories of aid practices - currently in Haiti, and formerly in Chad and in Afghanistan. As an independent observer, we have a global and cross-sector vision which allows us to develop strategic analysis of emergency and post-emergency contexts. This specific quality means we are in a position to make proposals and develop innovative tools for the humanitarian sector. As an internationally recognized think tank, we provide strategic advice to operational and policy-oriented organizations (United Nations agencies, donors, Red Cross institutions, NGOs, etc.)