Innovation is nothing new. Since the beginning of humanity, we humans have innovated. And by that I mean we’ve continually adapted ourselves and have found new ways to cope with complex challenges and crises, all the while improving our daily lives. The word...
Managing innovation is terrifying. It’s terrifying for many different reasons, but here I’ll just outline four: 1) Expectations are huge; 2) Resistance to change is not insignificant; 3) The need for innovation in our sector is not small; 4) You have to manage...
1. It’s an extraordinary learning experience. The Innovation Fellowship is an integral learning experience that brings together a perfect balance between theory and practice. You will learn about human-centered design, prototyping, change...
I was excited to become part of UNHCR’s inaugural Innovation Fellowship programme. Excited because I wanted to learn about the “innovation process”; excited because I wanted to meet and work with other like-minded people in the organization; and excited because I...
I’m a development professional with extensive experience in applied research, livelihoods monitoring, impact evaluation and qualitative research, and worked for CARE and UNAIDS in Bangladesh prior to joining UNHCR. I’m conversant with the...
I remember the day we received the broadcast calling for applications for the UNHCR Innovation Fellowship 2013-2014 and how it got my attention immediately. The programme was launched in July 2013, my supervisor was on leave by then, and even though there was enough...
