Collaboration in Humanitarian Forecasting

Collaboration among a diverse group of 25 authors highlights the significant effort behind developing automated prediction systems for humanitarian action. The contributors, comprising economists, policymakers, and practitioners, engaged in a workshop in Barcelona, which served as a catalyst for this publication. They collectively acknowledged the considerable gaps in existing knowledge and the pressing need for better anticipation strategies regarding humanitarian crises. This collaborative approach utilized tools like a shared Google Doc to streamline their input, emphasizing the importance of early and actionable insights in crisis management.