Syllabus
- In the first four sessions we will look at the basic concepts underlying innovation in humanitarian aid.
- The next four sessions are dedicated to guests from the field who will present their work.
- Finally, students will form teams and select topics to address in their final project, in which they will develop their own presentation on their chosen topic.
- We will present these presentations at the final meeting of the exam period.
Annotation
Innovation is a buzzword in all fields – and humanitarian aid is no exception. Under conditions of time pressure, limited resources, and the urgent need to save lives, it is inevitable to look for original solutions. At the same time, however, we need to avoid uncritical enthusiasm, constantly evaluate the benefits of practices, and monitor unintended negative impacts. That is why this course is here: it wants to explore current scientific knowledge and demonstrate practice of humanitarian innovators. The course addresses the topic of innovation in humanitarian aid, but its contribution is broader - it addresses the question of how to use innovation truly effectively and how to avoid unintended impacts. And the answers to these questions are useful beyond humanitarian aid.
The course is held in English and in full-time.