On 21 August 2026, Desu Lusambya successfully defended his PhD defence investigating how aid organizations provide space to communities affected by humanitarian actions so that their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect them.
Exploring humanitarian governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Lusambya analysed the practices through which the voices of affected communities influence or not the change in humanitarian governance, ensuring humanitarian actions align with communities' expectations.
His thesis provides important insights and takeaways for public policies and downward accountability practices.
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