Q&A with Rupert Simons, Chief Executive Officer of Publish What You Fund. Publish What You Fund is a non-profit organisation that campaigns for aid transparency. “We believe that information is power and we campaign to make that...
When natural or man-made disasters occur, humanitarian actors need timely and accurate information to plan their course of action. Data, however, isn’t always easy to come by.
In development and humanitarian contexts, access to accurate and timely information is crucial for distributing aid and reporting on its results. But with the wealth of data available from donors and implementing partners...
In development and humanitarian contexts, access to accurate and timely information is crucial for distributing aid and reporting on its results. Frequently, however, the data made available by donors and implementing partners...
The European Union – An 'Innovation Union' The 'Innovation Union' was put at the heart of the EU's 'Europe 2020' strategy with the aim of fostering Europe's capacity to innovate. Innovation is recognised as essential to...
Traditionally humanitarian aid comes into play as an immediate response to provide lifesaving assistance in a natural or man-made disaster situation. Whereas, development practitioners work on increasing resilience to reduce the...
Today is International Volunteer Day, and this year’s theme “Young Global Active” celebrates young people around the world who are effecting change through volunteering. In order to mark this day, Claus Sørensen, the Director...
AidEx is the event for eveyone involved in humanitarian and development aid. Each year billions are spent on products and services used in aid for disaster relief and humanitarian development needs around the globe. AidEx provides a sustainable platform for the aid community to meet, discuss, share experiences and source solutions to improve the efficiency of aid delivery. Created with direct input from major NGOs, AidEx comprises of an exhibition, conference, demonstrations and workshops and it will be the largest event of its kind.
AidEx 2013
In response to a comment on this site, below is a list of relevant online resources for lesson-learning and skill-building. While these platforms and videos offer valuable insights, there is a shortfall of materials that relate...
Switzerland has opened its embassy in Yangon for close links between the European country and Myanmar, official media reported Sunday. The setup of the Swiss Embassy in Myanmar's former capital on Saturday came on the occasion of...
