A public symposium and closed-door workshops on Humanitarian Innovation: Sustainability and Scale were organized at UC Berkeley on February 23-24 to explore how emerging technologies can be used to support humanitarian action, human rights, and social change. The program hosted by the Human Rights and Business Initiative at the Center for Responsible Business, the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS), and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) brought together leading technology experts, researchers and humanitarian actors to explore the potential of innovative tools and practices in humanitarian contexts, the role of business, and how new partnerships are leading to better outcomes for millions of people affected by conflict and natural disaster around the world.

At the program, Rabi Karmacharya from OLE Nepal presented on the humanitarian response during last year’s earthquake in Nepal and highlighted innovative tools that aided in the rescue and relief operations in the aftermath of the disaster. He underlined the critical roles that local entrepreneurs and innovators could play in developing and applying innovative technologies during a humanitarian crisis. Local firms and groups have a better understanding of the ground reality and can help come up with more cost-effective and sustainable solutions during times of crisis. Large technology companies and humanitarian agencies should collaborate with local firms and institutions in developing solutions and mentor them in areas where they may be lacking.

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Mina Aryal is a Nepali tech journalist and media expert. She is currently the chief editor of ICT Frame, a leading online tech media outlet in Nepal that covers topics such as technology, business, and entrepreneurship. Aryal has been involved in the field of tech journalism for over a decade and has covered various topics such as internet governance, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and startup ecosystems. She has also been involved in organizing and promoting tech events in Nepal to bring together tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss and collaborate on various topics related to the tech industry. Aryal is considered one of the most influential tech journalists in Nepal and has been recognized for her contributions to the field.