Links, Resources and Initiatives
As the discussions around humanitarian innovation are expanding, various sites, initiatives, blogs and conferences are pushing the topic forwards. It is a broad field and the variety of stakeholders contributing to the discussion is huge. Below are just a few related websites, blogs and projects offer resource collections or more in-depth discussions on many relevant issues.
- Libraries and resources
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Library |
Oxhip |
List of a dozen articles on innovation more broadly. Second link includes various resources, publications, videos. |
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Resources |
Oxford Humanitarian Innovation Project |
Collection of papers on humanitarian innovation as presented at #HIP2014. |
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Magazine |
Digital Development Debated |
Various articles around innovation (mostly in development sector) as part of magazine |
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Resources |
Georgetown University |
Conference from Georgetown, UNHCR and UNICEF. Proceedings from last year and announcements for 2015. Relevant contacts. |
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Map |
UNICEF |
Maps and links to various innovative projects around the world. Contributors can add their own initiatives as well. |
- Blogs, discussions, thought leaders
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Blog |
HIF |
Regular updates of new articles outlining different innovation approaches. |
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Blog |
Simon Johnson |
Blog that showcases data visualizations for the Ebola outbreak by British Red Cross staff member. |
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Research project |
European Commission, Erasmus University of Rotterdam |
Research projects examines EU-wide private sector innovation, focusing on innovation environments, inputs, tools and processes, outcomes and feedback loops / innovative systems (these are considered 5 building blocks of social innovation). |
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Blog |
Ericsson |
The company pioneers various technology innovations and partnerships in humanitarian action. In their blog, they introduce these projects and explain their objectives. |