Dive into our curated collection of immersive case studies, each crafted to offer you a deep dive into the intricacies of various project challenges, the remarkable results achieved, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.
Our case studies are more than just success stories; they are dynamic narratives that provide a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies, tactics, and innovative solutions that drove these projects to success. These real-world examples hold the power to inspire and guide your future strategies, helping you make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
2024 agenda:
Day 1 - 23rd October
10:30 - 11:15 Breaking the Mold, Thinking in Systems: How to strengthen the resilience of essential services in humanitarian crises Emma Houiellebecq, PhD Candidate, Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge Federico Sittaro, Deputy Head of Analysis and Evidence, ICRC |
11:30 - 12:15 Private public partnerships (PPPs) for humanitarian energy: Ethiopia and beyond
Aimee Jenks, Partnerships and Strategy Lead, Global Platform for Action on Sustainable Energy in Displacement Settings, UNITAR Andrea Ranzanici, Business Development Advisor, Humanitarian Energy Plc Megan Taeuber, Transforming Humanitarian Energy Access THEA Programme Manager, Mercy Corps |
12:15 - 13:15 Lunch |
13:15 - 14:00 ForAfrika’s Proven Process for Transformational and Sustainable Community Development
Dr Mary Okumu, Senior Director and Head of the Technical Unit, ForAfrika Charity Dandak, Director of Development, ForAfrika Marianna Dittmann-Estrada, Managing Director, Stiftung Schweiz ForAfrika Isak Pretorius, Group CEO, ForAfrika |
VIEW POSTER 14:15 - 15:00 Strengthening protective environment in time of crisis: how legal and paralegal programming disrupt violence, protect civilians and prevent conflicts
Dora Abdelghani, Protection Global Practice Lead, International Rescue Committee |
15:15 - 16:00 Maui wildfire - How to deliver humanitarian relief and infrastructure from CEE to the Pacific?
Vidor Kis-Márton, CEO & Co-Owner, Continest |
VIEW POSTER16:15 - 17:00 CGIAR and WFP Innovation Accelerator: how did it help innovators better reach areas affected by fragility, conflict or migration?
Dr Mirja Michalscheck, Postdoctoral Researcher - Innovation Scaling, International Water Management Institute Regina Schmidt, Head of SDG2 Accelerator, UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator Kyle E. Cordova, Founder and CEO, AquaPoro Shakiru Quadri, Youth/gender Researcher, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Ayoola Dominic, CEO and Co-Founder, Koolboks |
Day 2 - 24th October
10:30 - 11:15 Contagious Fragility – A case study on responding to the Sudan crisis from Chad
Lanre Williams-Ayedun, SVP for International Programs, World Relief Andrew White, Program Officer, Humanitarian and Disaster Response Unit, World Relief |
11:30 - 12:15 Community Empowerment in Crisis Zones: Transformative Strategies for GBV Prevention and SRHR Resilience among Displaced Populations
Zeinabou Bagayoko, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Officer, UNFPA WCARO Dorothy Angmorki-Doe Dadebo, Supply Chain Fellow RH Unit, UNFPA Ghana |
12:15 - 13:15 Lunch |
13:15 - 14:00 Use of Model AI for Economic Empowerment of Rural Farmers – A Rwanda Case Study
Isak Pretorius, Group CEO, ForAfrika Dr Mary Okumu, Senior Director and Head of the Technical Unit, ForAfrika Grace Reinhardt, Donor Relations & Fundraising Manager, ForAfrika |
14:15 - 15:00 Ukraine Frontline - From Response to Recovery and Localization
Craig Williams, Head of Ukraine response, Water Mission Anastasiia Karpeieva, Ukraine Program Manager, Water Mission |
15:15 - 16:00 Navigating Risk: Insuring personnel in conflict and crisis zones, while providing the right duty of care
George Dagnall, COO, Hotspot Cover |