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Written with Zoey Zhang September 2022 Read the full report The report explores the complex intersection of digital identification technologies and the sociological self-concept of displaced populations. Authored by Zoey Zhang and Andrej Verity, the study investigates whether mandatory digital IDs—often required for life-saving assistance—alter a refugee’s…

Written with Oscar Tequeda September 2022 Read the full report The "Information Age" is rapidly deconstructing long-held humanitarian truths and challenging the sector's traditional moral frameworks. As technology and data become central to aid delivery, the humanitarian sector faces a critical "evolutionary" moment similar to…

Written with Zoey Zhang August 2022 Read the full report This comprehensive 2022 report by the Digital Humanitarian Network (DH Network) provides a critical evaluation of blockchain technology’s role in humanitarian response. Drawing on insights from 13 expert interviews and multiple global case studies, the…

Written with Kristen Pearn and Sarah A Jabbar June 2022 Read the full report The report provides a critical retrospective on the evolution of digital humanitarianism since the landmark 2011 "Disaster Relief 2.0" report. The research evaluates how the humanitarian sector has—or has not—integrated the…

Written with Kristen Pearn and Sarah A Jabbar May 2022 Read the full report This report examines the intersection of digital technology and the physical safety of humanitarian responders operating in volatile environments. While Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) like mobile phones and web-based platforms are essential…