Technologies for monitoring in insecure environments
This toolkit weighs the benefits and the risks of technology used in aid and development
Abstract
In conflict situations, such as those in Afghanistan and Somalia, simple communication technologies can help researchers and humanitarian organisations collect more accurate data on the effects of humanitarian aid. Electronic surveys taken with smartphones, for example, can automatically assess collected data and prevent implausible responses from being entered. This toolkit weighs the benefits – and the risks – of technology used in aid and development.
This report is part of the Secure Access in Volatile Environments (SAVE) research programme
Citation
Dette, R. Steets, J. and Sagmeister, E. (2016) ‘Technologies for monitoring in insecure environments’. Toolkit from the Secure Access in Volatile Environments (SAVE) research programme, Humanitarian Outcomes
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