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Comparative Review of Social Media Analysis Tools for Preparedness: Terms of Reference

In collaboration with other partners, the GDPC seeks to build out the current knowledge and awareness within the global Red Cross network on how the information exchange and communication on social media platforms can be better integrated into the work of the Red Cross. Beyond looking at the access to information and communication within networks, […]

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Map to help community prepare for flooding in Ayutthaya

    Interest story about “Map to help community prepare for flooding in Ayutthaya” Excerpt: ADPC, with support from USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), initiated the Program for Reduction of Vulnerability of Floods in Thailand in 2012 to address the risk management challenges that were identified as a result of the 2011 flood

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Living with a river that rises; Coastal communities in Da Nang are taking measures to respond to flash flooding, but is it enough?

Interest story about “Living with a river that rises; Coastal communities in Da Nang are taking measures to respond to flash flooding, but is it enough?”   Asian Disaster Preparedness Center – Website: http://www.adpc.net

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Foire aux questions – Programme d’Application Universelle des Premiers Secours

Le Programme d’Application Universelle est une initiative financée par le Centre Mondial de Préparation à la Catastrophe (GDPC). Il permet aux Sociétés nationales de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge d’avoir accès à une application premiers secours de grande qualité (l’app), pour smartphones et tablettes, à destination du grand public.

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Strengthening disaster laws

Experience has shown that effective domestic laws can be indispensable tools for reducing vulnerability to disasters and ensuring an effective response. Weak laws, on the other hand, can hinder progress in making populations safer and stall their recovery. This IFRC brochure presents concerns on legislation for disaster risk reduction at the community level; regulatory barriers to emergency and transitional shelter

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