Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks

Session title: The new paradigm of IT solutions in the humanitarian sector

20 Apr 23 11:00-12:00 UTC+2

SessionAbstract

Humanitarian organizations need to be able to adapt quickly and react swiftly to rapidly evolving environments. They often face great challenges setting up tools and systems flexible enough to adapt to various projects, emergencies, countries, etc. In these systems, data needs to be collected, stored, analyzed, and exchanged dynamically and in real-time.

No-code application builders can hand back control over operations to humanitarian organisations. Humanitarian responders in the field can create their own solutions based on their current specific needs. Smaller organisations can generate systems that fit their needs without investing in complex IT development. The applications can take care of data collection, storage, analysis, visualisation and sharing without IT knowledge. Processes can automate repetitive tasks and data is no longer lost. In an ever-more digital world, dynamic digital tools are the stepping stone for successful operations.

Speakers

Camille Gallet

She is an Information Management Expert with a Master's Degree in Emergency Architecture and International Cooperation. Camille started to work in various humanitarian organizations as the Head of the DRR Unit. Indeed, she gained experience working for the French Red Cross for four years, as a Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator, a Preparedness Technical Referent, and at the Emergency Response Unit. She also worked as a GIS specialist for Doctors Without Borders in RDC and Mozambique.

Milena Meester

Milena is an Information Manager with extensive experience in the areas of MEAL, project support and coordination. With a Master in Migration Studies and a Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences, Milena has gained experience in the humanitarian sector as Evaluation Project Coordinator at Shelter Center, and Data Analyst and Humanitarian Knowledge Manager at WeWorld-GVC.

Cecilia Pena

Cecilia is an Operations Manager and member of the Basic Emergency Response Teams (ERBE) of the Spanish Red Cross. Cecilia holds a Master in International Development and she is specialized in Communication for Civil Society Organizations.