Workshop Report: Identification of Key Knowledge Gaps in Social Media Use During Disasters

Communities in the Pacific region face a number of new challenges during an era of unprecedented social change. Major towns are growing rapidly as people leave rural areas in search of opportunities. There is an increase in informal settlements, wher...

This background paper prepared for the World Development Report 2016: Digital Dividends assess the role of social media in social and economic development.  Robert Ackland; Kyosuke Tanaka (2015): Development Impact of Social Media. 

In recent years, CVA has become increasingly relevant in humanitarian responses. Organizations have developed an interest in exploring their multiple benefits. Implementing delivery mechanisms suited to a variety of contexts, both in emergencies and ...