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Humanitarian extractivism

The digital transformation of aid

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  • 164 pages
  • 6 hours of reading

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The book explores the unintended consequences of digital initiatives in the humanitarian sector, highlighting how efforts to improve and secure aid can inadvertently harm vulnerable populations. It delves into the concept of humanitarian extractivism, examining how the digital transformation of aid can lead to risks and negative impacts on communities that these initiatives aim to support. Through critical analysis, it challenges the narrative of progress in humanitarian efforts, urging a reevaluation of digital strategies in the field.

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Humanitarian extractivism, Kristin Bergtora Sandvik

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2023
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