Abstract
We have used value sensitive design as a method to develop an agent-based model of values in humanitarian logistics for refugees. Schwartz's theory of universal values is implemented in the model in such a way that agents can make value trade-offs, which are operationalized into a measure of refugee wellbeing and a measure of public opinion about how the refugee logistics is being handled. By trying out different ‘value-scenarios’, stakeholders who are responsible for, or involved in refugee logistics can have insights into the effects of various value choices. The model is visualized and made usable as a platform (interactive website) for decision-makers to understand the trade-offs in policies for government and non-government organizations. Keywords: Agent Based Model, Value Sensitive Design, Simulation and Policy, Humanitarian Logistics, Refugees, Schwartz Values
Highlights
In order to turn the rather technical part of the agent-based model into a usable asset for policy makers, we have developed an interactive user-friendly website that can be used as a discursive tool for stakeholders that are involved in important value-based decisions concerning refugee logistics
We have described and analysed an agent-based model that characterizes the wellbeing of newcomers in the context of asylum logistics using Schwartz’s theory of values as a decision procedure and wellbeing operationalization
This research is inspired by value sensitive design, which explicitly focusses on values in a design process
Summary
During the period of high influx of asylum seekers, the Netherlands has experienced various challenges in the field of humanitarian logistics for refugees. It appeared to be a di icult task to organize and execute the refugee chain in a logistically good manner. In the Netherlands people stayed in the pre-processing locations, http://jasss.soc.surrey.ac.uk/ / / .html with limited facilities, for months (http://www.asylumineurope.org/news/ - - /netherlands-processingtimes-increase-length-asylum-procedures) (AIDA , ). Another risk for good logistics for refugees is that hosting countries lose societal goodwill for supporting refugees (Oltermann )
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