As we enter into the era of artificial intelligence (AI), marked by developments like OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, we find ourselves at the intersection of profound innovation and potential global upheaval. W
A Role for AI in Peacebuilding
Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in fall 2022, there has been a tremendous amount of global attention on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). With so many unknowns about the capacity
Designing AI For Conflict Prevention & Peacebuilding
The growing prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) poses, as President Biden stated, “enormous potential and enormous danger” for global peace and security. The peacebuilding field, technology en
AI for humanitarians: A conversation on the hype, the hope, the future
As needs rise and the humanitarian sector looks to innovative ways of supporting people living through crises, could some of the answers lie in the power of AI? Possibly. Humanitarians are hopeful
Transforming financing for peace: can philanthropy rise to the challenge?
Peacebuilding is in crisis. This year begun with wars burning in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine – not to mention less-covered but still deadly conflicts from Myanmar to Haiti. Worldwide, diplomatic efforts
Transform Philanthropy
The Philanthropy Transformation Initiative (PTI), conceptualised and hosted by WINGS, is a collective effort by philanthropy networks, advisories, support organisations, academic centres, and funders
Inclusive philanthropy for inclusive development: A systems thinking approach
A critical dilemma confronting the global development sector is the persistent focus of philanthropy on merely addressing the symptoms of deep-seated social challenges, despite the abundance of resou
‘Testing Ideas: More Symmetrical Financing for Peacebuilding’ with GPPAC & RFF
This session convened local peacebuilders and donors to pitch and test with the audience ideas on adjusting the role of intermediary organizations in the aid chain, so as to shift the power balance i
Building Better Cooperation Between DAC and Non-DAC Providers
If we are to deliver on global commitments—including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—there is an imperative to strengthen international cooperation, and for an increasingly diverse group of
The Re-thinking Development Cooperation Working Group: Lessons on Partnership Building
The development landscape has changed significantly since the turn of the century: rules and policies have been shaped, and reshaped; unconventional approaches have been adopted; new multilateral ins