Türkiye – Istanbul | April 23–24, 2025
Dialogue and Partnerships to Advance the Use of Technology in Humanitarian Development
The International Forum for Development Organizations participated in the “Artificial Intelligence in Humanitarian Work” Conference, organized by Revolve Incubator in Istanbul, with the participation of the Forum’s Secretary-General, Mr. Maamoun Al-Ashqar, alongside a group of experts and specialists in technology and humanitarian work.
The conference served as a dialogue platform that brought together artificial intelligence experts, representatives of humanitarian and development organizations, key partners, and several ambassadors of the International Forum for Development Organizations. The discussions focused on exploring ways to utilize modern technologies to support humanitarian response, improve the efficiency of development programs, and enhance their impact.
During the conference sessions, participants presented practical models for applying artificial intelligence in humanitarian work, including data analysis, needs assessment, and improving planning and implementation mechanisms. The discussions also addressed ethical and regulatory challenges related to the use of technology in humanitarian contexts.
The participation of the International Forum for Development Organizations in this conference reflects its commitment to keeping pace with technological transformations and engaging in contemporary discussions that link innovation with humanitarian development. This contributes to developing more flexible and effective frameworks to serve vulnerable communities.
Through this participation, the Forum reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, become part of sustainable development solutions by promoting their responsible and strategic use to enhance humanitarian impact and support cross-sector partnerships.