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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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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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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What’s App: Innovation and New Technologies Improving the Effectiveness of Humanitarian Action – Myth or Fact? Keynote Speech:Paul Conneally Head of Communication, International Telecommunication UnionModerator:Julia Herrnböck Journalist, NZZPanel members:Paul Conneally Head of Communication, International Telecommunication UnionPeter Hulsroj European Space and Policy Centre, DirectorArkadiusz Kwasny Technology Consultant / CEO, SelleoRobbert Mica Entrepreneur, Outernet Inc´Innovation´ and ´new
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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On December 26th 2014, the tenth anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami, Sri Lankan Mobile Network Operator Dialog unveiled version 2 of is Disaster and Emergency Warning Network; DEWN v2. Developed in the aftermath of the 2004 disaster, DEWN v1 utilised the growing mobile penetration rates in the country and built a system to fully
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Advances in mobile technology have opened up new opportunities, not only for communication, but also for using the mobile handset as a platform for a range of applications. The introduction of data transfer facilities and the rise of mobile financialservices around the world have allowed mobile money services to evolve and grow rapidly. At the
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This purpose of this marketing guide is to help you to promote the app in your country in order to spread the word about its availability and to encourage users to install it in order to empower millions to save lives with preparedness for first aid and natural hazard emergencies. This training guide aims to support your national society
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“With the app we feel closer to the people!” As part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) is a resource center that promotes innovation in disaster preparedness and supports learning and knowledge sharing amongst disaster preparedness practitioners worldwide. One key aspect of the GDPC’s work is
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In March 2014, MSF-Switzerland deployed a dedicated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) officer to Guinea in response to the Ebola outbreak in the south of the country. In support of the epidemiological team, the GIS officer was charged with producing general overview maps, as well as topical maps that supported different aspects of the operation. This case
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