By creating shared definitions and principles, identifying good practices, and lifting barriers to ethical, user-led innovation, humanitarian actors can help transform the sector and meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. This paper sets out to develop a common language and framework as a basis for dialogue, debate, and collaboration.
The paper looks at the rise of humanitarian innovation and the innovation ecosystem; the challenges of humanitarian innovation; the innovation cycle in practice and the role of crisis-affected people.
Key findings:
Factors driving the demand for humanitarian innovation
The Unique Challenges of Humanitarian Innovation