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Tag: technology

The Role of Technology in Addressing the Global Migration Crisis — Conference Report

Posted on October 15, 2019November 5, 2020 by WRMC in Event Report, Publications

One of the first of its kind, this multi-stakeholder event brought together representatives from the private sector and civil society as well as researchers and former political leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities in the use of technology and its potential to transform the global refugee system.

Digital Developments: Harbingers of Humanitarian Change? — Research Paper No. 15

Posted on June 4, 2019November 5, 2020 by WRMC in Publications, Research Paper

The author analyzes three digital trends with the potential to create profound changes, perhaps even to redraw the boundaries of what constitutes “protection,” a notion upon which the humanitarian system is based.

Data Protection and Digital Agency for Refugees — Research Paper No. 12

Posted on May 15, 2019November 5, 2020 by WRMC in Publications, Research Paper

This paper analyzes how the vast amount of data collected from refugees is gathered, stored and shared today, and considers the additional risks this collection process poses to an already vulnerable population navigating a perilous information-decision gap.

Opportunities and Challenges of Emerging Technologies for the Refugee System — Research Paper No. 11

Posted on May 7, 2019November 5, 2020 by WRMC in Publications, Research Paper

Efforts are being made to use information and communications technologies to improve accountability in providing refugee aid. However, there remains a pressing need for increased accountability and transparency when designing and deploying humanitarian technologies.

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