Emily Delap

Background

About Emily Delap

With over 25 years of experience as a researcher, policy adviser, and programme manager, I specialise in child protection across diverse global contexts. My expertise lies in designing and managing participatory research projects, developing evidence-based policies, and providing technical assistance to governments, NGOs, and UN agencies. Key skills- Research - Evaluation - Policy development - Training and capacity building - Technical assistance - Knowledge documentation and exchange. Specialist areas- Care reform - Impacts of climate change on children's care and protection - Children on the move - Child labour and trafficking - Child protection systems strengthening - Linkages between social and child protection Working contexts: Having lived and worked in Nigeria, Nepal, Mozambique and Bangladesh for 14 years, I have deep insights in to national challenges and contexts with a commitment to ensure solutions are locally appropriate. My work spans South Asia, Eastern and Southern Africa, West Africa, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. I have worked in both development and humanitarian contexts.