26SOPHIA MAGAZINE Vol. 19Special TalkDISCUSSIONPalestine that allows humanitarian aid recipients to provide im-mediate feedback, a personalized educational game that lets chil-dren in Ukraine displaced by conflict continue their studies, and a platform providing accurate and timely information on what is available for people who have fled Ukraine in communities ready During the panel discussion and Q&A ses-sion, speakers shared insights on effectively leveraging innovations as well as potential challenges faced in humanitarian activities. Budziszewski commented that while expec-tations are on the rise, the success of innova-tions may depend on the people involved in the decision-making and design processes. For this reason, UNHCR places importance on defining challenges with the people who are experiencing them, engaging them in the process of creating innovation based solu-tions, and getting feedback from them. Ogaki addressed the issues of scalability and sustainability, noting that while test-ing innovative ideas in small-scale pilots is a logical approach, implementing them on a broader scale can present challenges that require additional re-sources. “It is important to ensure that innovative approaches are sustainable in the long term and can be integrated into the exist-ing system,” she said. Dominicis highlighted the need for a thor-ough assessment of the environmental impact of solutions de-ployed, including supply chain and materials. Ogaki stated that there are innovative solutions that are nature-friendly and also nature-based, possibly deriving from indigenous or traditional knowledge, rather than cutting-edge technology, applied in modern contexts. She emphasized the importance of beginning with a detailed examination of the challenges at hand and then considering which technologies best address those chal-lenges. She cautioned against an opposite approach, which she described as “bringing technologies first and then trying to make those technologies work in creating solutions,” and noted that this approach could potentially overlook crucial elements. Dominicis highlighted the importance of developing a robust risk management framework for innovations based on infor-mation technologies, given the inherent link to data protection and privacy concerns, which could particularly impact vulnerable communities.She also suggested that a broad perspective could be beneficial in meeting the specific needs of particular groups within communi-ties. “For instance, in some contexts, there could be a gender-spe-cific vision on how humanitarian support needs to be delivered to accept them. “I would like to suggest that innovation is not limited to technol-ogy. It is also applicable to finding new ways to address the many challenges we face,” she said. to an LGBTQ community inside a larger community,” she said. A number of questions from the audience touched on the subject of potential applications and challenges presented by artificial intelligence in humanitarian contexts. “It is crucial to consider the role of AI in pedagogy in the learning setting,” she said, and suggested that collaboration with academia will be beneficial in this field. Ogaki noted that the majority of countries and regions where WFP operates have limited infrastructure, which presents a chal-lenge in supporting the use of AI. Budziszewski said that while AI is being used in analytics to ex-amine refugee movement patterns and predict waves of arrivals at borders, allowing for better planning, there are also challenges related to misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech that AI has presented. “We are noticing an increasing trend of AI-driven content that may reinforce stereotypes and negative nar-ratives about refugees, displaced people, and people on the move,” she said. “Ethics and human rights should guide our decisions regarding innovations,” Dominicis said, calling for empathy and sensitivity in humanitarian actions. As Ogaki stated, “No two humanitarian contexts are the same.” It is therefore essential that humanitarian action innovations both enhance efficiency and cater to the increasingly diverse situations and needs we encounter. Implementation of Innovative Ideas: Keys and Challenges
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