Crisis Response – Rapid Systems Assessments

Results from Uganda and the United States Listen: Systems Mapping and Covid Assessments in Uganda Nearly all development practitioners work in complex systems, such as disaster management, financial systems, or supply chains. When a major shock occurs, it is important...

Why is COVID-19 Testing so Difficult?

A Master’s student class project can point us in the right direction. Earlier this spring, plans across campus shifted as MIT led physical distancing initiatives to protect campus students, faculty, and staff. As part of this effort, all classes for the...

Strengthening Post-Hurricane Supply Chain Resilience

Resilient supply chains are crucial to maintaining the consistent delivery of goods and services to the American people. The modern economy has made supply chains more interconnected than ever, while also expanding both their range and fragility. In the third quarter...