Connectivity, both the presence and absence of it, has profound implications in crisis settings. Increasingly part of prominent humanitarian policy discussions, there is a growing understanding that connectivity, and the access to information it provides, is a fundamental requirement for both crisis-affected communities and an effective, modern humanitarian response.

This report focuses on the humanitarian implications of connectivity and the risks it poses, including the lack or loss of connectivity during a crisis. Our analysis aims to foster a deeper understanding of the risks and opportunity costs of connectivity and how to better address them, pragmatically and with crisis-affected communities at the centre.