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2015 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop – Report and Presentations

The 2015 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop, held on 23–24 September 2015 in Rome, Italy, brought together over 120 experts from around the world to share technical experiences and advance the use of CAP for effective emergency alerting. Hosted by the Fire Corps Academy of Italy (ISA) and co-sponsored by IFRC, WMO, ITU, and […]

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World Disasters Report 2015: Focus on local actors, the key to humanitarian effectiveness

sawyer.baker

Local actors are often the most effective in conducting humanitarian operations. However, despite their critical role, they struggle to attract the funding and support they need. The 2015 World Disasters Report – by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) – examines the complexities and challenges local actors face in scaling-up

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Humanitarianism in the Network Age

renata.barradas

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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Rebuilding Nepal by implementing SFDRR

Rofaida

Disaster recovery in Nepal presents a wide range of challenges. Donor assistance in Nepal can be more effective if made in accordance with the new international framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (SFDRR). This short note draws on the experience from the disaster responses to various natural disasters

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Review of Cyclone and Storm Tide Sheltering Arrangements

Rofaida

Queensland is highly exposed to cyclone and storm tide events. The coastal population there is growing and ageing. There are thirteen public cyclone shelters, as well as a number of places of refuge located in vulnerable coastal communities. Local governments have raised issues relating to their operation of these facilities, and whether their capacity will

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Initial Response Plan for the Refugee Crisis in Europe

renata.barradas

Over the past months, an ever-increasing number of people, the majority of whom are fleeing war, violence and persecution, have been risking their lives to cross the Mediterranean Sea and take other dangerous routes in search of safety in Europe. European States bordering the Mediterranean Sea, the Western Balkans and other European countries have been

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State Of Social Media Technologies For Disaster Preparedness In Asia-Pacific Region

Karin.Me

This report summarizes the results of a study on teh implications of social media analysis tools for disaster preparedness focusing on the Asia Pacific region. Two methodological approaches were performed, including an online survey and in-depth interviews with humanitarian organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. The findings from both interview and survey data revealed the state of humanitarian

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Disaster Response: Mobile Money for the Displaced

Rofaida

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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Strengthening livelihood capacities to disaster risk reduction in Nepal

renata.barradas

This book documents the lessons learned during the Livelihood Centred Approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction project in the Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts of Nepal. It describes the prevailing physical, institutional and socio-economic context, and details the activities and its interventions. The book is a compilation of initiatives and their evaluated outcomes on improved and diversified livelihood

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2015 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop – Report and Presentations

World Disasters Report 2015: Focus on local actors, the key to humanitarian effectiveness

Humanitarianism in the Network Age

Rebuilding Nepal by implementing SFDRR

Review of Cyclone and Storm Tide Sheltering Arrangements

Initial Response Plan for the Refugee Crisis in Europe

Disaster Response: Mobile Money for the Displaced

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