Acknowledgments
This summary has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the National Academies. The purpose of the independent review is to provide candid and critical comments to assist the NAE in making its published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The review comments and draft manu-script remain confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process.
We thank the following individuals for their review of this report: Dennis King, Senior Humanitarian Affairs Analyst, Humanitarian Information Unit, US Department of State
Jason Matheny, Program Manager, Open Source Indicators Program, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity
Joseph Bock, Director of Global Health Training, Eck Institute for Global Health, Notre Dame University
Rita Grossman-Vermaas, Senior International Policy Advisor, Logos Technologies Inc.
Patrick Meier, Director of Social Innovation, Qatar Computing Research Group
Sharon Morris, Director, Conflict Management Group, Mercy Corps
Although the reviewers listed above provided many constructive comments and suggestions, they were not asked to endorse the views expressed in the report, nor did they see the final draft of the report before its release. The review of this report was overseen by Venkatesh (Venky) Narayanamurti, Benjamin Peirce Professor of Technology and Public Policy, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Science, and director, Science, Technology and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School. Appointed by NAE, he was responsible for making certain that an independent examination of this report was carried out in accordance with institutional procedures and that all review comments were carefully considered. Responsibility for the final content of this report rests entirely with the authors and NAE.