Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks

Session title: Challenges, Opportunities & Responsibilities in Humanitarian Data: Emerging models of data stewardship for people affected by crisis

26 Apr 23 09:00-10:30 UTC+2 (Salle Geneva)

SessionAbstract

This session will focus on important data stewardship opportunities related to data portability and interoperability – new data rights that came into effect in 2018, but that are still being worked out as to how best to implement in practice. In particular, this session will explore how implementing these new rights can maximize operational effectiveness and efficiency (eg. avoiding duplication of services) and amplify the impact of humanitarian resources – all while prioritising the dignity, rights and interests of people affected by crisis.

Panellists will share current data practices, ambitions and limitations in cash and voucher assistance programs underway in global humanitarian crises. Further, they will discuss the innovative models of data governance – and in particular, data stewardship (a model of data governance in which an intermediary facilitates consent/decision-making on behalf of data subjects) they are developing.

Agenda

After sharing findings to date regarding the benefits and drawbacks of different data stewardship models in the context of providing aid to people affected by crisis, we will have a Q&A/moderated discussion about the findings of varying data stewardship models for people affected by crisis.

Speakers

Amos Doornbos, World Vision International

James Carey, ECHO

Thomas Raffort, DIGID