Table 6 Frequently occurring digital innovations
From: Innovation in humanitarian assistance—a systematic literature review
Digital technology innovations | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Mobile applications | 48 | 12% |
Crisis maps & dashboards (incl. GIS) | 30 | 8% |
Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) | 29 | 7% |
Digital cash transfer | 28 | 7% |
Internet access & connectivity | 24 | 6% |
Blockchain (distributed ledger technology) | 18 | 5% |
3D printing | 17 | 4% |
Biometrics & digital identity | 17 | 4% |
Toolset | 8 | 2% |
Internet of things | 6 | 2% |
Digital communication | 5 | 1% |
Industry 4.0 | 4 | 1% |
Artificial intelligence | 4 | 1% |
Virtual reality | 3 | 1% |
Other | 160 | 40% |
Total | 398 | 100% |