Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies

What Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies does

Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is a non-incorporated global network launched in 2000 to coordinate the education in emergencies (EiE) sector. The network is governed by by-laws and operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the International Rescue Committee (US) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (Norway), which provide administrative oversight and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt receipt of funds. INEE convenes 25,000+ individual members affiliated with 4,000+ organizations across 190 countries, serving humanitarian practitioners, ministry of education staff, local civil society, researchers, teachers in crisis contexts, and youth as primary user segments. Membership is free and open via online registration, and all resources are released under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license.

INEE's product surface is built around a web-based knowledge management and coordination stack. Core offerings include the INEE Minimum Standards (2024 Edition) as the sector's foundational normative framework, a Resource Database of 2,000+ curated items, the INEE Help Desk for technical support, a Measurement Library of peer-reviewed EiE tools, the PSS-SEL Toolbox (developed with Harvard's EASEL Lab), the ECDiE Programming Library, and an EiE Glossary of 450+ terms. Professional development is delivered through the EiE Professional Development Programme across four learning pathways, and knowledge dissemination occurs via the peer-reviewed Journal on Education in Emergencies and the ERICC research programme. The in-development INEE Evidence Platform and a Slack-based Community of Practice represent the network's emerging collaboration layers.

INEE does not generate earned revenue and explicitly does not disburse funds, grants, or scholarships. Operating support comes from a diversified roster of institutional donors (Education Cannot Wait, European Commission ECHO, UK FCDO, French MEAE, Global Affairs Canada, Luminos Fund, Swiss SDC) plus in-kind contributions from Steering Group members and fiscal sponsors. The go-to-market is community-led: engagement runs through the multilingual website, 20+ email lists, webinars, INEE Meet-Ups, podcasts, social media, and 30+ Country Focal Points plus four Language Communities (Arabic, French, Portuguese, Spanish), with no pricing tiers and no commercial sales motion.

Name

Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies

Legal name

Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies

Website

https://inee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is a non-incorporated global network that convenes 25,000+ members across 190 countries to coordinate, standardize, and resource education in emergencies programming for humanitarian practitioners, governments, and crisis-affected communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Data Infrastructure & Interoperability (LRS, xAPI/LTI/OneRoster, Data Pipelines) (EDAFAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Standards & Interoperability (CEDS, Ed-Fi, IMS) (EDADAIAK)

Keywords

• Education in emergencies
• Humanitarian education standards
• EiE professional development
• Emergency education resources
• EiE evidence research

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Services: INEE is not a funding organization and does not provide any form of financial disbursement, grants, contributions, scholarships, or travel funds. Membership is free. All resources are provided free of charge under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license.
2. Donor Funding: INEE is supported by funding and in-kind contributions from governments, funds, foundations, and partner organizations. Current funders include Education Cannot Wait (ECW), European Commission (ECHO), UK FCDO, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada, Luminos Fund, and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Administrative oversight and fiscal sponsorship provided by International Rescue Committee and Norwegian Refugee Council.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

INEE is a global inter-agency network that develops, curates, and disseminates standards, tools, resources, and professional development programs to support quality, safe, and relevant education for crisis-affected populations. The network operates a free membership platform connecting over 25,000 practitioners across 190 countries, anchored by the INEE Minimum Standards handbook (2024 Edition), a Resource Database of more than 2,000 curated materials, specialized toolboxes, and peer-to-peer learning pathways.

Product overview

INEE operates as a global network providing a comprehensive platform of interconnected tools and resources for education in emergencies. The core products include the INEE Minimum Standards handbook (2024 Edition) as the foundational normative framework, supported by the INEE Help Desk for technical support, the INEE Resource Database with over 2,000 curated resources, and the INEE Evidence Platform (under development). Specialized tools include the Measurement Library, PSS-SEL Toolbox, ECDiE Programming Library, and EiE Glossary. Professional development is delivered through the EiE Professional Development Programme (PDP) with multiple learning pathways including e-learning on Kaya Platform. Knowledge dissemination includes the Journal on Education in Emergencies (JEiE) and ERICC research programme. The INEE Community of Practice on Slack facilitates peer-to-peer communication across thematic channels. All resources are free, open-access, and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INEE Minimum Standards The foundational normative handbook providing good practices and concrete guidance to governments and humanitarian workers to ensure access to safe, relevant, and quality education opportunities in emergencies.
• INEE Help Desk A technical support service available to all INEE members providing rapid and specific technical support on education in emergencies, responding to questions about INEE tools, resources, and professional development opportunities.
• INEE Resource Database A curated repository of over 2,000 resources across a range of topics, languages, and contexts, with powerful search and filter functions for EiE practitioners.
• Measurement Library A library of peer-reviewed EiE measurement tools for practitioners to achieve holistic learning outcomes for children in crisis contexts.
• PSS-SEL Toolbox A toolbox for Psychosocial Support and Social and Emotional Learning in Education in Emergencies settings, developed in partnership with Harvard University's EASEL Lab.
• ECDiE Programming Library A programming library for Early Childhood Development in Emergencies, providing resources and guidance for young children in humanitarian settings.
• EiE Glossary A glossary of over 450 terms related to education in emergencies, providing standardized terminology for the sector.
• EiE Professional Development Programme (PDP) A structured, multi-level learning pathway for practitioners and organizations working in crisis-affected contexts, consisting of four learning paths: EiE Fundamentals, EiE Online-Kaya Platform, EiE Certificate of Advanced Studies, and Emerging & Responsive Learning Solutions.
• Journal on Education in Emergencies (JEiE) A peer-reviewed academic journal publishing groundbreaking scholarly and practitioner work on education in emergencies.
• Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) A research programme working to strengthen education systems and support children's holistic learning in conflict and crisis contexts, focusing on 8 countries including Bangladesh, Jordan, Lebanon, Myanmar, Nigeria, South Sudan, Iraq, and Syria.
• INEE Evidence Platform A platform currently under development to provide quality, diverse, trusted, and synthesized evidence on Education in Emergencies, featuring living quality synthesis products such as evidence gap maps and evidence summaries.
• INEE Community of Practice An online platform using Slack workspace that facilitates peer-to-peer communication and moderated discussions on education in emergencies topics, with topic-focused channels and direct messaging capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 9 million children expected to benefit from ECW-INEE partnership across 40+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Education Cannot Wait (ECW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2023Formal partnership through Letter of Understanding (LoU) with ECW covering three key areas: provision of technical assistance, information sharing and communications, and advocacy. INEE is an ex officio member of ECW's High-Level Steering Group and Executive Committee. In 2023, INEE received a US$1 million grant through ECW's Acceleration Facility to strengthen and expand its technical platforms and sector support.
• IASC Global Education ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership as a member of the GEC Strategic Advisory Committee. INEE and GEC regularly exchange information and jointly support technical requests from country-based practitioners via HelpDesks. INEE participates in the Global Education Cluster Partners Forum and GEC Localization Task Team.
• Humanitarian Standards PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINEE is a member of the HSP Steering Committee and has contributed to the development of the HSPapp providing user-friendly access to global humanitarian standards on mobile devices. HSP collaboration aims to improve quality and accountability of humanitarian action through application of humanitarian standards.
• Geneva Global Hub for Education in EmergenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINEE is a founding member of the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies, alongside Government of Switzerland, Education Cannot Wait, Global Education Cluster, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, and ICRC. Initiative developed from 2019 Global Refugee Forum pledge.
• The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINEE and the Alliance support a Joint Initiative with collaboration areas articulated in joint Global Refugee Forum pledge. Work includes development of Position Paper, policy and advocacy materials, and field-level guidance on integrated programming in child protection and education.
• GADRRRES (Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience in the Education Sector)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner and member of GADRRRES, established in 2013. GADRRRES has developed and endorses the Comprehensive School Safety Framework 2022-30 and actively promotes the Worldwide Initiative for Safe Schools.
• Harvard University EASEL LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership agreement to develop framework tools for coherence, coordination and localization in PSS-SEL in EiE settings. Initial 2.5-year project, funded by Porticus Foundation under All Eyes of Learning program, produced the PSS-SEL Toolbox in 2023.
• Building Evidence in Education Donor Group (BE2)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing full member of BE2 Donor Group launched in 2012. INEE co-convened BE2 Special Interest Group on Education in Emergencies (2019-2020) with UNHCR. Currently participates in SIGs on EiE, Teacher Professional Development, and Knowledge Systems Strengthening.
• UN Girls' Education InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership where UNGEI has co-chaired INEE's gender-focused network spaces. Regular collaboration on tools and guidance for gender-responsive EiE, including INEE Guidance Note on Gender and EiE-GenKit.
• UNESCO Teacher Task ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. INEE ensures unique contributions and perspectives of teachers in emergency situations are recognized and amplified.
• Initiative for Strengthening Education in Emergencies Coordination (ISEEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership launched by Global Education Cluster, UNHCR, and INEE to promote coherent, joined up education sector coordination. Partners joined in 2017 through Education Cannot Wait funded Global Partners Project to strengthen joint education coordination during emergencies.
• International Rescue CommitteecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIRC provides administrative oversight and fiscal sponsorship as INEE's host organization in the United States. IRC has 501c(3) tax-exempt status. IRC also hosts INEE Secretariat staff.
• Norwegian Refugee CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNRC provides administrative oversight and fiscal sponsorship as INEE's host organization in Norway. NRC also hosts INEE Secretariat staff.
• Fraternidade - International Humanitarian Federation (FIHF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since September 2020 to leverage INEE Minimum Standards in Brazil and Latin America and build capacity of education professionals. INEE Country Focal for Brazil is hosted by FIHF.
• Coalition EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 22 French civil organizations gathering for right to education advocacy. Supports INEE's French Language Community visibility and enables in-person INEE meet-ups.
• University of EdinburghminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Edinburgh's Comparative Education and International Development Research Group for development of the INEE Evidence Platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Education Cluster: UN-led coordination mechanism for education in emergencies response. Directly comparable as both serve as global EiE coordination platforms with overlapping membership and shared strategic goals; INEE sits on GEC's Strategic Advisory Committee.
• Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies: Multi-stakeholder platform co-founded by INEE alongside Government of Switzerland, ECW, GEC, Graduate Institute, and ICRC to advance EiE policy and practice. Closely comparable in mission and constituency.
• Education Cannot Wait (ECW): Global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises. Comparable as a key sector actor that channels resources to EiE programs; INEE is an ex officio member of ECW's High-Level Steering Group.
• The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action: Inter-agency network focused on child protection in humanitarian settings, with overlapping membership, joint initiatives, and parallel operating model (network, members, standards, working groups). Closely comparable structurally.
• GADRRRES (Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience in the Education Sector): Multi-stakeholder alliance on school safety and disaster risk reduction in education. Long-standing INEE partner; comparable as a thematic network driving global standards and frameworks in the EiE/safe schools space.

Broad incumbents

• UNHCR Education: UN Refugee Agency's education program, which works on education for displaced populations and is one of the original conveners of INEE. Overlaps significantly in EiE mandate and target populations.
• UNICEF Education: UN children's fund education portfolio covering emergencies and development. UNICEF co-launched INEE in 2000 and continues to serve on its Steering Group, making it a comparable, larger institutional EiE actor.
• UNESCO Education in Emergencies: UNESCO's education in emergencies program, one of INEE's original conveners and a Steering Group member. Comparable as a global normative and capacity-building actor in EiE.
• Global Partnership for Education (GPE): Multistakeholder fund and partnership focused on education in lower-income countries, including crisis-affected states. Comparable in mobilizing funding and coordinating education actors globally.

Emerging players

• Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies - Kaya: Online learning platform that hosts INEE's EiE Professional Development Programme and broader humanitarian learning content. Adjacent to INEE's learning portfolio and partially overlapping in EiE capacity-building.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/INEEnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/INEEnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/750732/admin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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