# Humanitarian Data Humanitarian data encompasses information collected and utilized to address crises and support vulnerable populations. It includes data on health, displacement, infrastructure, and resource needs, often gathered through surveys, reports, and satellite imagery. This data plays a crucial role in planning, implementing, and evaluating humanitarian efforts, ensuring that aid reaches those most in need. It aids organizations in assessing the scope of emergencies and directing resources effectively. Effective data governance is vital in maintaining the accuracy, security, and ethical use of humanitarian data. It ensures that data is handled responsibly, thereby enhancing crisis response and optimizing resource allocation. For more information about recent humanitarian data research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Humanitarian+Data) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Humanitarian+Data) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Humanitarian+Data) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and humanitarian data. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.