Project Leader Interview 3 Questions with Theodore Caponis, Project leader of Dalil In the ever-evolving landscape of digital information, Dalil, one of the projects selected at the 2023 Forum to be part of the Scale-up program, has emerged as a pivotal force in combating disinformation across the MENA region. In this interview with Theodore … Continued
Project Leader Interview 3 Questions with Alena Klatte (UNDP) and Mariana Carrillo (GIZ) In an era of increasing demands on policymakers, Leveraging Data for human-centered policy, one of the 2023-2024 Scale-up projects, is at the forefront of integrating diverse data sources into national policies. In this interview with Alena Klatte (UNDP) and Mariana Carrillo … Continued
Project Leader Interview 3 Questions with Pablo Almuli and Eunice Rendon As the world celebrates the power of sports to inspire and unite during the Paris 2024 Olympic season, the Knockout program, one of the 2023-2024 Scale-up projects, exemplifies how boxing can drive transformative change. In this interview with Pablo Almuli and Eunice Rendon, … Continued
In the face of ongoing conflict, Justice for Victims in Ukraine, one of the 2023-2024 Scale-up projects, stands at the forefront of documenting violations of international criminal and human rights law. Utilizing the innovative I-DOC tool, a digital system for analyzing evidence of war crimes and human rights violations in collaboration with local and international partners. The … Continued
3 Questions with CyberPeace Builders Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in delivering aid and services worldwide, yet they often lack the resources to defend against growing cyber threats. CyberPeace Builders is bridging this gap by providing cybersecurity support to NGOs through corporate volunteer engagement. As the program joins the Forum’s Scale-up Program in … Continued
The MIT Climate Pathways Project (MIT CPP) leverages interactive simulations to advance the adoption of evidence-based climate policy among leaders in the public and private sectors. These interactive simulations include the En-ROADS and C-ROADS climate solution simulators, co-developed with Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan. Backed by research demonstrating that the simulations lead to increased climate … Continued
3 Questions with Augustin Grandgeorge What are the current and future challenges to food security? Augustin Grandgeorge: First of all, food security – which means that all people have physical, economic and social access to sufficient, healthy food that meets their nutritional needs – is far from being achieved. In 2022, according to … Continued
Project leader interview: Cosmin Vaman, Humanitarian Assistance Digital Infrastructure During their journey, refugees face multiple challenges and crucially need access to accurate information. Technology and digital infrastructures designed to assist refugees exist and can ensure an effective and coordinated action from humanitarian actors as explains Cosmin Vaman, Chief Communication Officer of Commit Global, the organization behind Humanitarian … Continued
Three questions with Lyric Thompson In spite of the advances in the field of gender equality, some threats and dynamics persist to question this progress and acquired rights. However, new approaches are emerging, bringing a new perspective to policies as explains Lyric Thompson, CEO of Feminist Foreign Policy Collaborative, project leader of the Global Network on … Continued
Each year since 2018, the Forum selects ten projects to receive year-long customized support from the Forum’s Scale-up program (SCUP). This accelerator based program rests on a unique methodology comprised of mentoring from renowned experts, peer learning and advisory services, which aims to support each project’s development and amplify their impact. This review assesses what … Continued
