This vision paper articulates the overarching components of, and direction for, an aspirational knowledge and evidence landscape based on equity to support more effective humanitarian action. It seeks to facilitate more inclusive and equitable ways of generating knowledge by identifying practical actions for the humanitarian sector to strengthen its learning systems by valuing and integrating the knowledge and expertise of Global South and local actors.
By building on pockets of change and the decades long advocacy efforts by different researchers, organisations and networks seeking to challenge the status quo, this vision is based on the intention that the future of humanitarian action must be shaped by, and for, those who experience its impact most directly. This includes contributing to humanitarian action that meets needs, and where decisions and actions are fair and equitable, inclusive and also driven by the knowledge and capabilities of local actors. The approach includes an overarching vision statement followed by four key focus areas, each with detailed priority actions and ideas to measure progress.
