Plays a key role in high-level discussions at this event
Dubai Humanitarian concluded a successful participation at the 2025 Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) in Geneva, reaffirming its commitment to advancing humanitarian coordination, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation in emergency response.
During HNPW 2025, Dubai Humanitarian played a key role in high-level discussions, leading two pivotal sessions and contributing to expert panels addressing critical challenges in humanitarian operations while also leading strategic discussions.
“We are fully committed to innovate, adapt, and ensure that life-saving aid and relief are impactful and sustainable,” stated Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member, Dubai Humanitarian.
Session 1: Digitalization
Dubai Humanitarian led discussions on the role of digital transformation in humanitarian logistics. Moderated by IMPACCT’s Virginie Bohl, the session explored the integration of advanced cargo information systems (ACI) and digital customs clearance solutions to enhance aid delivery efficiency.
Dubai Humanitarian reiterated its call for a Global Safety Net and the role of its Humanitarian Logistics Databank, which has been instrumental in mapping humanitarian items with unified Harmonized System (HS) codes.
Session 2: Empowering local responders
In its second session, moderated by Prof. Dr. J. Rod Franklin, Dubai Humanitarian emphasized the need for localized humanitarian response mechanisms and advocated for shifting from traditional capacity-building approaches to knowledge transfer, empowering local responders to lead crisis response efforts.
The discussion underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration between humanitarian organizations, private sector innovators, and academic institutions to drive impactful changes.
Advocacy
As part of the Peaceland Foundation’s session on Pioneering Corporate Partnerships in Humanitarian Innovation, CEO Giuseppe delivered the keynote address, highlighting the importance of collaboration in driving innovative humanitarian solutions.
Dubai Humanitarian also contributed to critical discussions with IMPACCT on importation and customs clearance, alongside the World Customs Organization (WCO), UNCTAD, IMC, IFRC, and OCHA.
