Guidance and Tools

Humanitarian Innovation Fund After Action Review (AAR) Guidelines

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The Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) has produced this short guide to help those working with innovations to structure their learning and reflection. AARs are a tool to structure some straightforward questions that help individuals and groups reflect and learn after undertaking an activity. Originating in the 1970s, AARs have been adapted for use in a number of fields due to their simplicity and flexibility. Structured and systematic learning are essential for successful innovation, and AARs can form an important part of this.

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