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Just released! 2016 Edition of AIDF Guide to Inspiring Solutions That Save Lives and Support Development
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Dear ~Contact.FirstName~,
Humanitarian stakeholders face a number of interconnected current or emerging challenges, including climate change, ever-growing refugee crisis, as well as water scarcity and food insecurity. Science and technological innovations play a critical role in contributing to effective aid delivery and enabling efficient disaster response and development programmes.
As part of the annual update of the guide to “Solutions That Save Lives & Support Development”, the Aid and International Development Forum (AIDF) together with the Technology Exchange Lab have researched latest technologies and innovations, which can help humanitarian actors to mitigate the future implications of these challenges.
With over 300 solutions nominated by NGOs, local governments, UN agencies and the private sector working in 58 different countries, the guide offers an updated list of cutting-edge technologies and products which support Sustainable Development Goals, aid delivery and disaster relief efforts across the globe.
On behalf of AIDF, we would like to thank everyone for their participation in our recent survey and congratulate organisations which made it to the 2016 edition of the guide. The solutions span from earth-imaging satellites and 3D printing to sustainable innovations in basic sanitation, shelter and nutrition.
We hope this report will inspire even more innovations to improve humanitarian aid delivery and shape brighter future outcomes.
Best regards,
AIDF Team
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Read the AIDF guide to Solutions That Save Lives & Support Development
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The guide presents an updated list of the technologies and services at the forefront of sustainable humanitarian and development aid. If you'd like to hear more about these innovations, or you'd like to suggest any, attending the upcoming AIDF events will provide you with access to our sought-after discussions and networking opportunities with stakeholders from regional governments, investors, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research institutes and the private sector.
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World Water Day: How water can transform societies and economies
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Recent UN World Water Day emphasised the importance of freshwater and sanitation in transforming societies and economies while improving livelihoods. Between 1990 and 2015, 2.6 billion people gained access to improved drinking water sources, however 700 million people still do not have access to clean and safe water. The 2016 UN World Water Development Report estimates that some 2 billion people require access to improved sanitation, with girls and women especially disadvantaged.
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Indonesia floods remind of cross-sector collaboration
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90% of disasters which happened over the last two decades are weather-related. They have caused death of 606,000 people and left over 4.1 billion people homeless or in need of emergency assistance.The UNISDR study urges UN agencies, NGOs and partners to collaborate with governments to establish robust and well-maintained national disaster loss databases to improve record-keeping and accountability. Floods are becoming increasingly frequent and account for almost half of all weather-related disasters.
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UNISDR & WHO appeal for greater focus on health in disaster management
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The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the World Health Organization issued a joint appeal for national disaster management agencies to develop their preparedness and response capacities to include health emergencies alongside earthquakes, floods and storms as a top priority. Vaccine development was one of three priorities identified.
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Sandbar cropping in Bangladesh, an innovative technology solution for millions
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Fueled by the idea of developing and promoting appropriate technology to reach a greater segment of the underprivileged population of the world, E.F. Schumacher, the founder of Practical Action, contemplated: “The western world spends hundreds of millions of pounds on aid to developing countries. But what if this aid, so far from reducing misery, is actually increasing it?”
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AIDF Asia Summit 2016, United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
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21/06/2016 - 22/06/2016
Gathering 250+ humanitarian and development professionals from regional governments, UN agencies, NGOs, development banks and private sector, the AIDF Asia Summit will look at how technological innovations improve aid and development work in South East Asia.
The Summit will focus on ensuring more effective aid delivery and community engagement, improving humanitarian operations and logistics, and innovations for regional health and WASH programmes.
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