NORCAP
Strengthening the CRAF’d Data Ecosystem for Better Crisis Action
© CRAF’d I Brian Lau
ABOUT
With this project CRAF’d aims to foster a sustainable, scalable, and well-governed ecosystem among stakeholders involved in crisis action. Strategic activities such as conferences and research supported by this project aim to connect data providers, practitioners, and policy experts to overcome the fragmented data landscape. NORCAP will act as the small grant manager and work closely with CRAF’d and its partners to enable ecosystem activities.
Global
$500,000
18 months
GOALS
FOSTER
A sustainable, scalable, and well-governed ecosystem for stakeholders in crisis action.
FACILITATE
Strategic activities to unify ecosystem partners and build synergies.
ENHANCE
The capacity of ecosystem partners for effective data utilization in crisis response.
OBJECTIVES
Through CRAF’d's initiative and NORCAP's small grant management, ecosystem activities supported through this project establish and leverage strategic partnerships across the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus. By connecting these partners and leveraging collective expertise, ecosystem activities amplify the impact of data-driven global crisis action.
300
Attendees at events and conferences.
500
Participants engaged in capacity-building initiatives.
2
Publications supported.
UPDATES
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CRAF'd ECOSYSTEM STRATEGY
NORCAP supports the ongoing development of the CRAF'd Ecosystem Strategy. The strategy will improve crisis prevention, preparedness, and response, ensuring faster, better informed, and more equitable decisions.
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FIRST HUMANITARIAN DATA FORUM
NORCAP backed the inaugural Humanitarian Data Forum, celebrating a decade of the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX). 130 participants from diverse sectors connected to foster a collaborative data ecosystem.
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DATA FOR PEACE CONFERENCE
NORCAP supported the NYU Center on International Cooperation in hosting the five-day hybrid Data for Peace Conference, where 1,500 participants engaged in 20 sessions on leveraging data to foster lasting peace.
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UNITED NATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
NORCAP's expertise in grants management and partnerships enables the UN to address 21st-century challenges with innovative solutions, supporting the vision of a stronger and more effective UN in the 21st century.
NORCAP’s collaboration with CRAF’d is a great example of how partnerships enable ecosystem change. Together our complementing approaches are a cornerstone for building the future of aid and crisis action.
Benedicte Giæver
Executive Director, NORCAP