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Field-Based Decision Makers’ Information Needs

Written with Erica Gralla, Jarrod Goentzel and Bartel Van de Walle October 2013 Read the full report The rapid spread of digital technology and internet-based data collection has transformed how crises are managed, yet a fundamental gap remains in understanding the precise information requirements needed…

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Guidance for Collaborating with Formal Humanitarian Organizations

Written with Annie P. Waldman and Shadrock Roberts September 2013 Read the full report This guide provides a foundational framework for Volunteer and Technical Communities (V&TCs) and technology companies seeking to establish effective partnerships with formal humanitarian organizations. It bridges the gap between traditional humanitarian…

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Volunteer Management - Consideration for working with volunteers

Written with Chloe Bamberger September 2013 Read the full report The 2011 humanitarian responses in Libya and Japan highlighted a critical need for standardized guidelines to manage large-scale, distributed groups of digital volunteers. This framework serves as a foundational checklist for humanitarian organizations and Volunteer…

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Impact Evaluation Framework: Tracking Trends in Real Time

Written with Annie P. Waldman and Quentin Nicaise September 2013 Read the full report This Impact Evaluation Framework (IE+F) provides a specialized methodology for measuring the real-time impact of collaborations between traditional humanitarian organizations and Volunteer & Technical Communities (V&TCs). Developed to address the data…

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Guidance for Collaborating with Volunteers & Technical Communities

Written with Luis Capelo and Natalie Chang August 2012 Read the full report In the contemporary humanitarian landscape, the emergence of Volunteer and Technical Communities (V&TCs) has revolutionized how data is collected, processed, and analyzed during crises. These volunteer-based networks apply high-level technical skills—ranging from…

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