INTRODUCTION Information Management (IM) refers to the process of data collecting, cleaning, analysis, repor- ting, and sharing. Humanitarian Information Management (H.IM) includes this cycle of...
By Nasim Motalebi and Andrej Verity Methodology, Scope & Audience This paper is a compilation of findings from a literature review as well as key informant interviews with AI experts and...
Key messages Data security practices in the humanitarian sector cause increased risk since there are Disconnects between guidelines, policies, strategies and employees’ data security practices. ...
Key messages Earth observation data can fill the gaps in data prevalence and access in remote areas with limited local meteorological, hydrological and/or geological data collection, thereby enabling...
Written by Elaine Donderer, Tom Haythornthwaite and Andrej Verity Key Messages Coding administrative boundaries eases the coordination of humanitarian agencies and resources during an emergency...
Introduction The end of the 17th century saw the beginning of the Age of Enlightenment, a period of human thought that challenged the most fundamental assumptions in the Western world. In this...
Written by Husnah Mad-hy, Andrej Verity and Kenny Meesters Humanitarians and Academics have an interesting relationship. Humanitarians want to do the ideal thing, but are presented with the demand of...
Key messages Identity is a complex and multifaceted construction. Understanding it and how our actions can influence one’s identity need to be considered in humanitarian action and development...
In recent years, an increasing number of blockchain projects have been piloted to test its feasibility in humanitarian response. Some projects proved blockchain’s potential benefits in humanitarian...
When reflecting on the 2011 Disaster Relief 2.0 report and our conversations with all those involved, it is important to first contextualize the report within the time it was written. At the time of...
The Issue of Importance What is it? In humanitarian emergencies, information communication technologies (ICTs), such as mobile phones and web-based platforms, offer powerful tools for communicating...
Introduction Humanitarian agencies are increasingly leveraging technologies in their education programmes for displaced children. At the same time, existing data and reports suggest that such...
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Written by Kristen Pearn and Andrej Verity Key messages Mis and disinformation have become more pervasive in several discourses, including humanitarianism. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an...
As the widespread proliferation of technology changes how communities engage and respond to crisis, new mechanisms, such as Digital Response Networks (DRNs), emerge with the potential to facilitate...
Key messages Data in the humanitarian sector is often collected without a discussion about corresponding costs. Data-collection costs have increased due to the expectation that data simply exists and...
The problem Technology has and is changing the way information is managed in all phases of a crisis: preparation, alert, impact and response. 1 Humanitarian organizations depend on information and...
Executive Summary The Internet, particularly social media, has expanded the frontiers of bullying and harassment in workplaces and educational institutions. This brings a host of issues for...
Boost efficiency and alleviate fatigue by designating which communication channels are for what purposes and assigning urgency levels to each channel. Adopt an asynchronous workstyle that is built on...
**Purpose, Research Methodology & Limitations ** The purpose of our research is to explore the doughnut model of economics in its relation to humanitarian crises and technology, especially as the...
Key messages Think LEGO blocks. No-Code platforms enable non-technical users, or less tech-savvy people, to build applications and websites leveraging pre-built "blocks" through a visual...
