Interviews
Drone Technology Revolutionising Disaster Relief
Drones or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are increasingly coming to the forefront of humanitarian technology innovation. While drones are not new to headlines, their application in disaster relief situations...
Call for Apps Supporting Worldwide Disaster Response
A new competition has been launched to find innovative apps that support worldwide disaster response activities. Apply now to have an opportunity to showcase your app at the “Planet...
New Solutions for Safe Vaccination from B Medical Systems
B Medical Systems, the leading manufacturer and distributor of cold chain equipment for large scale vaccination programs in emerging markets, has expanded its portfolio of cold chain vaccination solutions....
Africa’s Mobile Money
The importance of digital communication and finance is becoming increasingly important in Africa’s strides towards lifting the some of the poorest nations in Africa (and so by extension, the world)...
Aid & Development Asia Summit 2016 Highlights Role of Innovation
The 2nd annual Aid & Development Asia Summit, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand on 21-22 June 2016 at the United Nations Conference Centre, gathered over 275 local, regional and global...
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[report] Operational Feasibility of Smallholder Innovations
This report, compiled by Professor Emeritus of Colorado State University, examines the operational feasibility of smallholder farming innovations in extensive detail, ensuring also the conclusions can be...
Availability of Funds in Southeast Asia
To provide the southeast of Asia with the necessary funding, both the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have committed to funding future development programmes in Southeast Asia, with a combined...
€10,000 prize for dengue projects
A new competition has been launched to find initiatives and campaigns that help to combat dengue fever by integrating the new vaccine into the anti-dengue arsenal. Dengue fever causes nearly 400 million...
Addressing Vaccination Cold Chain Challenges in Vietnam
Over the years, Vietnam - supported by the Luxembourg Government and other organisations including WHO, UNICEF, JICA and GAVI between 1995 and 2012 - has significantly developed its nationwide vaccine cold...
Establishing a reliable communications network for SOS Children’s Villages in the CAR
Thuraya deployed vital communication links in the Central African Republic to connect SOS Children’s Villages and extended their outreach to foreign aid donors Background The Central African Republic...
From delivering aid to ending need: reflections on World Humanitarian Summit
With an increasing number of people affected by humanitarian crisis and insufficient resources to ensure effective action, there is a compelling need for profound change in approach to humanitarian response...
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[infographic] Health & WASH in South East Asia
Aid International Development Forum (AIDF) has released an infographic on healthcare in South East Asia (SEA). The infographic provides an overview of current health threats, including those related to...
