Through timely, responsive research and analysis, this stream supports humanitarian decision-making and strengthens the sector’s ability to respond to emerging challenges as they unfold.
A critical gap, is producing analysis that is both rigorous and timely enough to inform decision-making as it happens.
This stream addresses that gap through responsive, real-time research, building on the success of previous Humanitarian Horizons programs.
Through Practice Papers, it provides timely evidence and analysis on rapid responses and emerging thematic issues, with demonstrated uptake and influence at national and international levels.
From 2025–28, the stream will produce a series of Practice Papers that support real-time decision-making through short, responsive and needs-based research. This will include strategic foresight, thought leadership on emerging issues, and scenario-based visioning to inform ongoing discussions and debates.
