Education

Globally, digitalization is playing an increasingly large role in our lives, challenging and transforming all industries. The humanitarian sector is no exception. This six-week course aims to help humanitarians build a holistic understanding of information and communication technology. Bringing together a broad range of perspectives from numerous professionals in humanitarian and technology fields, it aims to equip participants with the capacity to adapt to new needs, better assess risks and opportunities, make informed decisions and leverage digital tools effectively in the diverse contexts of humanitarian action.

This course explores how technology innovation can drive sustainable development in low and middle-income countries. It provides a practical methodology and tools to design impactful solutions for poverty-related challenges, from concept to large-scale deployment. Emphasizing an entrepreneurial approach, the course teaches how to create sustainable business models, co-design solutions with key stakeholders, and prioritize affordability, durability, and efficiency. These principles aim to benefit not only those in poverty but society as a whole.

An introduction to new sanitation systems, economies and markets, which are driving innovative and multiple value creating approaches to sanitation delivery, sustainability and resilience developed by industry. New sanitation systems thinking leverages new sanitation technologies, circular economy and digitisation approaches that have the potential to transform sanitation access into multiple value creating marketplaces.