Ideas Library
Explore ideas shared by the humanitarian community.
Humanitarian Research and Innovation Leadership Pathways
A multi-tiered programme that builds a new generation of innovation systemic thinkers: mid-career humanitarians, local government staff, community leaders, and crisis-affected individuals who learn to use evidence, design, adaptation and facilitation to lead system change.
Systems Connectivity & CoordinationStrengthening Data Architecture in Fragile Settings
Invest in government-managed statistical units, with interoperable systems and safeguards that can operate during crises and inter-crisis periods.
Evidence, Data and Decision SystemsPooled Funds with Built‑In RI
Embed ring‑fenced research and innovation (RI) lines within existing pooled funds (CBPFs, CERF-like models) plus technical assistance to applicants.
Knowledge Flow and Marketplace DynamicsEvidence‑Based Prioritisation of Humanitarian Aid Resourcing
Develop a comparable, value-based prioritisation method combining predictive risk with participatory estimates of suffering and harm, usable under data constraints.
Evidence, Data and Decision SystemsThe Boring Revolution
A portfolio to modernise core operational processes related to innovation across agencies and donors by treating them as design challenges that can be solved with shared infrastructure and standards.
Knowledge Flow and Marketplace DynamicsLocal Crisis Innovation Seed & Growth Fund
A lightweight, trust-based micro-funding and growth financing model for local entrepreneurs, cooperatives, informal community responders, and small civic tech groups, with low paperwork, rapid decisions, and mentorship embedded.
Systems Connectivity & CoordinationAn inclusive equitable centralised platform for all resources for all actors
An easily accessible super platform connecting (fragmented) resources with (fragmented) actors, with public records auditable.
Systems Connectivity & CoordinationFamily Hub for Incubating Local Innovation
A hub for family to foster/reduce aid dependency through connecting to social entrepreneurship and building capacities.
Evidence, Data and Decision SystemsInnovative Match
To connect people with need in the communities with innovators, mentors, experts & funders to support finding solutions to their challenges under the principle of inclusivity & diversity.
Knowledge Flow and Marketplace DynamicsCross-country learning platform
Cross-country learning platform to share innovations & connect with peers.
Systems Connectivity & CoordinationTalent Bridge
Connect people with job offers & skills development opportunities – online platform matching freelance jobs with people in crisis settings (digital gap) – could also apply to innovations.
Evidence, Data and Decision SystemsSpotlight
Co-op with other non-humanitarian pitch events & support orgs.
Local, Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge