Technology and Innovation

Technology and Innovation

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HHI's research on Technology and Innovation examines the impact of emerging technologies on the humanitarian field, focusing on both ethical and technical considerations. Explore the individual programs below to learn more about this work. 

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Technology and Innovation

KoBoToolbox

A suite of tools for field data collection for use in challenging environments

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Humanitarian Geoanalytics

Leverages the potential of geospatial data and analytics to introduce new ways of thinking, identify targets for micro-planning and research, and optimize resource allocation for cost-effective programming

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DataPop

Works to ensure that Big Data serves the interests of people across the globe, especially those of poor and vulnerable populations. Links to an external site.

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Signal Program

Advances the safe, ethical, and effective use of information technologies by communities of practice during humanitarian and human rights emergencies

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Related Publications

2019

Saira Khan, Rob Baker, Caitlin Howarth, Erica Nelson, Isaac Baker, Natalia Adler, and Stefaan Verhulst. 2019. Lessons Learned Report: Using Satellite Data Analysis in Conflict Famine-Affected Areas
Saira Khan, Rob Baker, Caitlin Howarth, Erica Nelson, Isaac Baker, Natalia Adler, and Stefaan Verhulst. 2019. Lessons Learned Report: Using Satellite Data Analysis in Conflict Famine-Affected Areas

2018

Stuart R. Campo, Caitlin N. Howarth, Nathaniel A. Raymond, and Daniel P. Scarnecchia. 2018. Signal Code: Ethical Obligations for Humanitarian Information Activities
Stuart R. Campo, Caitlin N. Howarth, Nathaniel A. Raymond, and Daniel P. Scarnecchia. 2018. Signal Code: Ethical Obligations for Humanitarian Information Activities
Mark Latonero, Danielle Poole, and Jos Berens. 2018. Refugee Connectivity: A Survey of Mobile Phones, Mental Health, and Privacy at a Syrian Refugee Camp in Greece
Mark Latonero, Danielle Poole, and Jos Berens. 2018. Refugee Connectivity: A Survey of Mobile Phones, Mental Health, and Privacy at a Syrian Refugee Camp in Greece

2017

Kristin Bergtora Sandvik and Nathaniel A. Raymond. 2017. “Beyond the Protective Effect: Towards a Theory of Harm for Information Communication Technologies in Mass Atrocity Response”. Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal, 11, 1, Pp. 9-24
Kristin Bergtora Sandvik and Nathaniel A. Raymond. 2017. “Beyond the Protective Effect: Towards a Theory of Harm for Information Communication Technologies in Mass Atrocity Response”. Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal, 11, 1, Pp. 9-24
2017. “Crisis Code: Humanitarian Protection in the Digital Age”
2017. “Crisis Code: Humanitarian Protection in the Digital Age”
Faine Greenwood, Caitlin Howarth, Danielle Escudero Poole, Nathaniel A. Raymond, and Daniel P. Scarnecchia. 2017. The Signal Code: A Human Rights Approach to Information During Crisis
Faine Greenwood, Caitlin Howarth, Danielle Escudero Poole, Nathaniel A. Raymond, and Daniel P. Scarnecchia. 2017. The Signal Code: A Human Rights Approach to Information During Crisis