Doing more with less
Local Information ‘n Knowledge Xchanges:
LInKX, leveraging local knowledge exchange and capacity
Presentation prepared by Shelter Centre to UK Shelter Forum 30
Local Information ‘n Knowledge Xchanges (LInKX) Interface
LInKX is an interface to a sustainable relationship with affected communities, populations at risk, hosting communities and diaspora.
LInKX leverages existing information management tools informed by the UN OCHA 5Ws to generate a digital phone book that collates information around local communities as a capacity assessment.
Global Shelter Cluster Strategy
Settlements Approach
DRR and Nexus
AAP and CwC
Local Information ‘n Knowledge Xchanges (LInKX) Interface
Information collated by local actors and representatives
on the locations of local committees, supplies, functions and infrastructure
LInKX supports coordination systems; but is not a coordination system in itself.
LInKX stores information, knowledge and data; but does not generate knowledge, information or data.
At the settlements level, LInKX builds a cumulative picture of local capacities for more targeted humanitarian response
Information exchanged between humanitarian actors LInKX facilitates the sharing of existing local information, knowledge and data with international actors
Local Information ‘n Knowledge Xchanges (LInKX) Interface
Low-cost
Making use of existing tools through partnerships with humanitarian organisations
Doing more with less…
LInKX works in contexts where there are challenges of…
‘increasing need and decreasing resources.’
Participatory
Engaging with local communities more accurately identifies needs and response strategies
Interfacing all shelter actors
Facilitating connection from affected population to affected population support
Background overview
Linking the Global Shelter Cluster Strategy 2024-2028 and the Settlements Approach…
Background overview
Settlements Approach
prioritises safe, dignified shelter for displaced people, emphasising holistic settlements planning and coordination to meet diverse needs.
Global Shelter Cluster Strategy 2024-2028 calls to strengthen collaboration among humanitarian actors to ensure timely, equitable and effective shelter assistance, emphasising a people-centered approach.
Bridging local and international information management
Local humanitarian information management and decision makers
Celebrating the strengths of local capacities by facilitating the exchange between…
International humanitarian information management and decision makers
LInKX
Objectives
To support all phases of humanitarian response, including in between events, and crucially local decision makers and communities in major crises
To expand 5Ws to local information, knowledge and data exchange
To enhance local resilience by mapping, supporting the capacities of local populations
Outcomes
Amplifies existing humanitarian efforts of integrating local capacities into broader humanitarian response
Accessible interface that supports the exchange of complementary local information, knowledge and data across organisations
Cumulative memory of local capacities through information, knowledge and data exchange to enhance settlements-level resilience
Ways forward
At the heart of the LInKX approach is the collaboration between local and international stakeholders, all of whom will be involved and represented in its development and maintenance.
Time and capacity to maintain collaborative effort through regular updates
Information, knowledge and data to maintain accuracy and relevance of contacts
Technical expertise in data security to implement measures ensuring data privacy and integrity
LInKX supports NGOs through programme cycle
Innovation and research
Interface for innovation and academic research actors for targeted interventions
Monitoring
Centralised interface supports ongoing relationship between local actors and context
Operations and implementation
Enhancing engagement with local stakeholders
Planning and coordination
Mapping and visibility of local actors with available resources to support response preparation
Needs assessment
Arrive at a response with access to previous and updated contacts and information, knowledge and data