Practical Insights on Humanitarian Relief

Improving Adoption of Innovation in International Development Organisations

Improving Adoption of Innovation in International Development Organisations

Published on: Aug 28 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Improving Adoption of Innovation in International Development Organisations
Innovation is becoming increasingly important in international development co-operation. Without new approaches and technologies, the complex and often inter-connected...
How Google Uses AI to Improve Flood Forecasting in 80 Countries

How Google Uses AI to Improve Flood Forecasting in 80 Countries

Published on: Aug 21 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Google Uses AI to Improve Flood Forecasting in 80 Countries
 The prediction and management of floods is a critical humanitarian issue in regions lacking hydrological data. Floods disproportionately affect developing countries...
18 Real-World Uses of Artificial Intelligence in International Development Today

18 Real-World Uses of Artificial Intelligence in International Development Today

Published on: Aug 01 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 18 Real-World Uses of Artificial Intelligence in International Development Today
 I created a short presentation showcasing 18 different ways international development organizations are using artificial intelligence to improve outcomes in...
How to Ensure Digital Transformation Does No Harm in Humanitarian Response

How to Ensure Digital Transformation Does No Harm in Humanitarian Response

Published on: Jul 17 2024 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
The digital transformation of humanitarian response has been hailed as a sign of improvement and modernization that was long overdue in a sector often accused of...
Apply Now: £30,000 to Help FCDO Pilot Innovative Technology Solutions

Apply Now: £30,000 to Help FCDO Pilot Innovative Technology Solutions

Published on: Jun 10 2024 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Humanitarians should understand the potential for innovative technology in the development context because these tools can significantly enhance the effectiveness...
8 Reasons Why International Development Organizations Need Digital Development Advisors

8 Reasons Why International Development Organizations Need Digital Development Advisors

Published on: Apr 24 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 8 Reasons Why International Development Organizations Need Digital Development Advisors
Recently, I was asked a very topical question by the CEO a major international relief organization, “How can international development programs leverage digital...
3 Ways Digital Solutions Improve Cash and Voucher Assistance Programs

3 Ways Digital Solutions Improve Cash and Voucher Assistance Programs

Published on: Feb 22 2024 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
Humanitarian assistance has greatly changed over the past two decades, bringing forth new mechanisms to provide assistance to persons affected by crises. Not only...
Apply Now: £250,000 for Innovation Solutions to Humanitarian Challenges

Apply Now: £250,000 for Innovation Solutions to Humanitarian Challenges

Published on: Jan 08 2024 by Wayan Vota - 10 Comments
With over 350 million people worldwide requiring humanitarian assistance – a number that is set to continue growing – now, more than ever, we are seeing the...
Apply Now: £250,000 Artificial Intelligence for Humanitarians Grant Fund

Apply Now: £250,000 Artificial Intelligence for Humanitarians Grant Fund

Published on: Dec 18 2023 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
Humanitarian aid workers have a responsibility to ensure they use artificial intelligence to capitalize on the technology’s potential to respond more effectively...
Apply Now: $100,000 for Humanitarian Relief Action Technology

Apply Now: $100,000 for Humanitarian Relief Action Technology

Published on: Oct 17 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Humanitarian relief experts are adapting to myriad pressures exacerbated by climate change and global instability, while stretching available funding and exploring...