The Use of Technological Innovations in Promoting Effective Humanitarian Aid

Tickle, Matthew ORCID: 0000-0003-4709-7869 and Hannibal, Claire ORCID: 0000-0001-6840-9097 (2022) The Use of Technological Innovations in Promoting Effective Humanitarian Aid. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction, 18 (1). pp. 1-14.

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Abstract

<p>The number and scale of natural and man-made disasters is increasing at an unprecedented rate, leading to devastating consequences for citizens, governments and entire economies. In response, Humanitarian Supply Chains (HSC) are used as a means of reducing suffering and saving lives. HSCs manage and deliver aid to those in need after a disaster strikes and exist only for the period of the relief operation. With reduced budgets there is an impetus to investigate technological innovations that offer increased efficiencies and reduced costs. One such innovation is information and communications technology (ICT); currently under-utilized by HSCs. This paper investigates the benefits, barriers and enablers of increased ICT adoption in HSCs and offers solutions most suited to their needs. The study develops a matrix that identifies the enablers and barriers of implementing innovative ICT and highlights associated managerial implications and suggested areas for future research.</p>

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Management
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	04 Sep 2023 09:22
Last Modified:	04 Sep 2023 09:23
DOI:	10.4018/ijthi.293204
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3172516