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Global Guidance on Implementing CAP-Enabled Alerting Systems

This guidance document provides practical and policy-oriented advice for governments, emergency management agencies, and technical implementers involved in designing or strengthening a Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) – enabled alerting system. Drawing on contributions from invited international experts, the document outlines key strategic principles, governance considerations, and technical practices needed to support effective, people-centred public warning […]

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Content Delivery to Feature Phones

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A Workshop organized by the GDPC in collaborated with Social Impact Lab (SIMLab) to explore extending the project to reach portions of the population who have not yet gained access to smartphone technology, and considering ways to get the First Aid app or its content onto feature phones. Number of case stuides presented and discussed during

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Improving disaster resilience using mobile based disaster management system

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The aim of the study is to increase disaster resilience by using mobile technologies to ensure citizens play an active role in disaster management. It addresses the implementation of mobile based disaster management systems based on a study case in Izmir Province in Turkey. The use of ICTs can help to produce information and make

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Briefing note: Comparative Review of the First Aid App

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The briefing paper examines the adoption of the First Aid App by Red Cross National Societies under the Universal App Program. Specifically, it provides an outline of the program and the experiences of some of the National Societies in adopting the app in their local contexts.

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Comparative Review of the First Aid app

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This report presents the key insights and findings from a Comparative review of the First Aid App funded by the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC). The study was led by Trilateral Research (TRI), with support from Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems (FOKUS), Utah State University (USU) and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC). The

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Innovation at UNHCR 2014

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Each of the Labs form a thematic focus on which UNHCR is committed to innovating based on a request from a Division to collaborate, which may or may not be combined with a pre-identifi ed organization-wide need. Innovation Labs are a co-working space – both virtual and physical – in which new ideas can be

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Humanitarianism in the Network Age

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A new report from OCHA explores how new communications technologies are already changing the face of disaster response. “Humanitarianism in the Network Age” (HINA) examines the implications for how a world of increasingly informed, connected and self-reliant communities will affect the delivery of humanitarian aid. It lays out some of the most pertinent features of

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The Basics of Mobile Data Collection

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This animation explores the basics of collecting, managing and analyzing data with the help of mobile devices. It is narrated by Carol Bothwell of Catholic Relief Services.

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Mobile Phones and Access

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This brief animation produced in partnership with USAID’s Digital Development Lab explores the issue of access to mobile devices in terms of connectivity, affordability, and more.

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Mobile technology and mHealth: The newest frontline in health care innovation in Africa

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On March 12, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings examined mHealth applications in Africa, with a particular emphasis on mHealth innovations in Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone paying specific attention to child and maternal health. Learn more about the event:http://www.brookings.edu/events/2015/…

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Global Guidance on Implementing CAP-Enabled Alerting Systems

Content Delivery to Feature Phones

Improving disaster resilience using mobile based disaster management system

Briefing note: Comparative Review of the First Aid App

Comparative Review of the First Aid app

Innovation at UNHCR 2014

Humanitarianism in the Network Age

The Basics of Mobile Data Collection

Mobile Phones and Access

Mobile technology and mHealth: The newest frontline in health care innovation in Africa

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