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Crowdfunding for Emergencies

Written with Javier Salazar and Roxanne Moore August 2105 Read the full report Traditional humanitarian funding systems often face significant gaps between required resources and actual contributions, with unmet needs reaching record levels in recent years. To address these shortfalls, the practice of distributed small-scale…

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Humanitarian Information Management Research - How Researchers and Organizations can work together

Written with Katie Whipkey July 2015 Read the full report This report outlines a strategic framework for establishing formal, productive collaborations between academic/research institutions and humanitarian aid organizations. By embedding researchers directly into humanitarian operations, organizations can leverage real-time data analysis, innovative tools, and rigorous…

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Hashtag Standards for Emergencies

Written with Roxanne Moore October 2014 Read the full report The rapid evolution of social media has transformed it into the "information currency of disasters," providing a critical platform for real-time information exchange between affected communities and emergency responders. During large-scale emergencies, the public uses these…

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Humanitarian Decision Makers - Taxonomy

October 2013 See the graphic This resource offers a comprehensive framework for mapping the diverse landscape of actors involved in humanitarian action. By categorizing these entities, the taxonomy clarifies the complex ecosystem of stakeholders, ranging from individuals and local communities to international organizations, the public…

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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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