- "Amid rising humanitarian crises and extreme weather, greater collaboration between the private and public sectors in disaster response presents a major opportunity."

- "Amid rising humanitarian crises and extreme weather, greater collaboration between the private and public sectors in disaster response presents a major opportunity." - "Private sector initiatives are already enhancing disaster responses in some countries through advanced technologies like AI, blockchain and digital cash systems." - "Joint initiatives between businesses, governments and humanitarian organizations can create a new era of collaboration in disaster response." - "Through technology and innovation, the private sector is emerging as a key partner for better disaster preparedness, response and recovery." - "An opportunity exists to unlock and scale up both financial resources and other resources like core skills and business capabilities." **Innovations in disaster preparedness and early warning systems:** - "In Peru, Hombro a Hombro developed an AI-powered process to amalgamate and curate what would otherwise be overwhelming information from official sources. These compilations are translated into easy-to-understand daily reports on relevant topics such as weather and road conditions." - "Disseminated through 123 media outlets including television stations, radio and digital media, Hombro a Hombro reaches an estimated 1.6 million people daily." - "In Sri Lanka, Sayuru is a trilingual service available free of charge to subscribers. It provides vital weather-related information and early warnings to fisher folk based on their locations." - "Since 2022, there have been zero fisherfolk deaths reported, in part thanks to the effectiveness of the programme." **How technology can enhance emergency response:** - "The first business-led emergency operations centre (BEOC) in the world is run by the Philippines Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF). Its system integrates all reliable, accurate and timely information on disaster management, allowing PDRF and its member companies to assess and reduce risks before potential disasters." - "Mastercard’s technology plays a crucial role in emergencies by quickly and efficiently delivering cash and voucher assistance to those most in need." - "Software company Automation Anywhere developed the Telegram for Humanity bot to help a Ukrainian humanitarian organization manage refugees’ requests for aid. This solution eased work for dozens of volunteers across multiple distribution centres, equating to 200 hours of manual hours per week saved." **Blockchain-enabled cash transfer programme for disaster recovery:** - "In partnership with Oxfam, the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council (VBRC) piloted a blockchain-powered cash transfer programme to help communities better recover from the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating category-5 cyclone." - "Targeted communities were able to use the funds to serve their specific needs – whether that meant food, shelter or a combination thereof." **Challenges and the role of partnerships in strengthening disaster resilience:** - "The number of inspiring solutions where technology enables aid is expanding, but challenges like the digital divide, data privacy and infrastructure gaps remain." - "The recent launch of the Private Sector Humanitarian Alliance (PSHA) with backing from Schmidt Futures and Google.org is a further push for meaningful public-private collaboration in humanitarian innovation." - "PSHA is developing an AI-led platform to predict and curate crisis needs. This matches unique corporate resources such as gifts or services in kind to on-the-ground needs."