The IFRC’s Strategy 2030 identifies digital transformation as one of the seven transformations needed to address the five main global challenges for this decade. It emphasizes that:
“A more effective integration of digital and emerging technology, skills and digital culture will enable the organization to harness the collective intelligence of the network and democratize access to information. It will allow us to experiment with a wider range of emerging technology that can drive greater efficiency and impact in our work. It will allow us to develop into a learning organization and network, benefit from its experience and insight, powered by innovative leaders and partners who are committed to promoting cultures of experimentation and learning.”
Until 2025, the key objective for digital transformation is that at least 100 National Societies develop digital transformation strategies, in line with the 33rd International Conference digital pledge and data protection Resolution on Restoring Family Links. Doing so requires identifying and understanding the current and potential humanitarian challenges as well as strengths and opportunities for digital transformation across the network.
Our transformative action focuses on embracing and integrating the necessary culture and technology to support a wholescale, equitable digital transformation. This will include building data and digital literacy and forming purposeful partnerships with a wide range of actors. This IFRC’s Digital Transformation Strategy intends to develop and implement a new standard for the digital delivery of humanitarian assistance in line with our fundamental principles. It therefore prioritises investments to improve relevance, speed, quality, accessibility and resilience of humanitarian services to people in need. Our Digital Transformation is a collective journey fit for a digital world rather than a specific destination. And it is already happening.
The Digital Transformation Strategy was formally adopted by the IFRC’s Governing Board in 2021.The Digital Transformation Strategy can be found below in the official languages of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The Digital Transformation Strategy can be found below in the official languages of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.