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The Use of Technological Innovations in Promoting Effective Humanitarian Aid: A Systematic Review of the Literature

The Use of Technological Innovations in Promoting Effective Humanitarian Aid: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Matthew Tickle, Claire Hannibal
Copyright: © 2022 |Volume: 18 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 14
ISSN: 1548-3908|EISSN: 1548-3916|EISBN13: 9781799893646|DOI: 10.4018/IJTHI.293204
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Tickle, Matthew, and Claire Hannibal. "The Use of Technological Innovations in Promoting Effective Humanitarian Aid: A Systematic Review of the Literature." IJTHI vol.18, no.1 2022: pp.1-14. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJTHI.293204

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Tickle, M. & Hannibal, C. (2022). The Use of Technological Innovations in Promoting Effective Humanitarian Aid: A Systematic Review of the Literature. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (IJTHI), 18(1), 1-14. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJTHI.293204

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Tickle, Matthew, and Claire Hannibal. "The Use of Technological Innovations in Promoting Effective Humanitarian Aid: A Systematic Review of the Literature," International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (IJTHI) 18, no.1: 1-14. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJTHI.293204

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Abstract

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.