http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/browse-resources/disaster-risk-reduction/disaster-risk-reduction This page contains resources on the use of ICTs in the different phases of the disaster risk reduction process - from emergency response, rehabilitation, preparedness to mitigation. daily 1 2008-06-05T01:43:01Z http://unapcict.org/ecohub/the-role-of-ict-in-advancing-growth-in-least-developed-countries-trends-challenges-and-opportunities-2011 This report examines some of the emerging trends and current challenges faced by least developed countries (LDCs) on their road to poverty alleviation, taking into consideration concerns regarding access to financial resources, infrastructural obstacles – in particular those of the telecommunication sector, human capacity, as well as the additional risks that climate change is bringing about to most LDCs, but specially to those that are also Small Island Developing States (SIDS). No publisher djms climate change disaster reduction least developed countries 2011-05-19T09:48:20Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/news/apcict-holds-regional-workshop-on-disaster-risk-management-and-climate-change-abatement Looking to enhance climate change and disaster management capacity, over forty government officials and international organization representatives join APCICT workshop in the Republic of Korea. No publisher djms (Sub)Regional Korea, Republic of disaster reduction Academy climate change 2011-02-23T10:55:00Z News Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/applying-technology-to-crisis-mapping-and-early-warning-in-humanitarian-settings The purpose of this working paper on Crisis Mapping is to briefly analyze the current use, and changing role, of information communication technology (ICT) in conflict early warning, crisis mapping and humanitarian response. The authors demonstrate that ICTs have the potential to play an increasingly significant role in three critical ways by: facilitating the communication of information in conflict zones, improving the collection of salient quantitative and qualitative conflict data, and enhancing the visualization and analysis of patterns. No publisher djms ict for development disaster reduction 2011-01-25T18:55:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/asia-pacific-disaster-report-2010-2013-protecting-development-gains Asia and the Pacific is a region vulnerable to natural hazards of almost every kind – from earthquakes to droughts, from floods to tsunamis. And with the prospect of climate change, the situation could become even more hazardous. The risks depend, however, not just on natural phenomena but also on the political, economic and social environment in which disaster events occur. This report considers ways of reducing vulnerability to disasters, building resilience and protecting hard-won development gains. No publisher djms ESCAP disaster reduction 2010-11-01T15:55:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/Capacity-Building-of-DRR-in-China.pdf A presentation made by Li Jing from the College of Disaster Reduction and Emergency Management, Beijing Normal University, China during the international conference "Building a Local Government Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction" on 11-13 August 2009, Incheon, Republic of Korea. No publisher mark disaster reduction China 2009-08-18T16:00:00Z File http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/the-role-of-icts-in-risk-communication-in-asia-pacific This is a chapter from the Digital Review of Asia Pacific 2007-2008 that focuses on the use of ICTs in risk communication to help prevent or mitigate the adverse impact of natural disasters and public health emergencies in the Asia Pacific region. No publisher desaline Orbicom IDRC disaster reduction 2008-07-01T01:00:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/ict-for-disaster-management This e-primer introduces policy makers and development practitioners to the application of different information and communication technologies (ICTs) in disaster management, with case studies from the Asia-Pacific region. No publisher admin UNDP disaster reduction UN-APCICT 2007-09-11T02:35:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/apdip-e-note-16-ict-in-disaster-management This APDIP e-Note looks at how information and communications technology (ICT) is being used in disaster management and it provides a broad overview of the role ICT plays in the disaster management process. It examines the interplay between different ICT media and the stakeholders involved in all phases of disaster management. It also outlines why it is essential to give ICT its due place in disaster management. No publisher admin UNDP disaster reduction 2007-05-21T16:00:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/sahana-overview-of-a-disaster-management-system This paper addresses the alignment between FOSS development and humanitarian applications. It then describes the anatomy of the Sahana system, a web-based, free and open source software that serves as a disaster management system dedicated to information management in relief operation, recovery and rehabilitation. The paper also discusses Sahana deployment and lessons learned. No publisher mkZamora Sri Lanka disaster reduction open source and standards 2006-12-17T05:30:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/information-and-communication-technology-for-peace-the-role-of-ict-in-preventing-responding-to-and-recovering-from-conflict This publication aims to raise awareness on the concept of ICT for Peace (ICT4Peace). ICT4Peace intends to utilize ICT in promoting lasting peace in areas that involve armed conflict including: management and prevention of conflict; peace operations; humanitirian relief and disaster assistance; and post-conflict peace building and reconstruction. The report provides analysis of ICT4Peace issues and current initiatives including specific examples from all over the world and recommendations for future actions. No publisher mkZamora UN disaster reduction 2005-11-11T01:45:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/framework-for-regional-cooperation-on-space ESCAP has been promoting the integration of disaster management in development planning, the operational use of space technology in operational disaster management and regional cooperative mechanisms in space technology applications for disaster management. Regional cooperative mechanisms would facilitate equitable sharing of benefits of space technology development and applications among all countries in the region. This study, carried out under RESAP, provides the framework and suggested modalities of regional cooperative mechanisms to address drought and floods and related disasters, and suggested actions towards the institutionalization of the mechanisms. No publisher admin ESCAP disaster reduction 2005-07-24T16:00:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/policy-framework-on-space-information-products-and This technical material provides an overview of the policy concept of space-based information products and services for disaster management, promoted by RESAP to support operational disaster management and essential for building regional cooperative mechanisms on space technology applications for disaster management. No publisher admin ESCAP disaster reduction 2004-11-16T16:00:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/towards-regional-cooperative-mechanisms-for This study examines gaps between operational needs, institutional capabilities and space technology applications for disaster management, and outlines the need for national policies and capacity building mechanisms to bridge the gap. The distinct role of ESCAP to harness the potential of space technology in developing and least developed countries with critical vulnerability and constrained institutional capabilities are also presented. No publisher admin ESCAP disaster reduction 2003-01-14T16:00:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/regional-cooperative-mechanism-on-space-technology This CD-ROM publication covers most of the presentations of two regional workshops in 2002 that discuss regional cooperative mechanisms for disaster management using space technology. No publisher admin ESCAP disaster reduction 2002-12-31T16:00:00Z Resource Item http://unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/Geoinformatics%20for%20DRR.pptx A presentation prepared by Lal Samarakoon for the international conference "Building a Local Government Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction" on 11-13 August 2009, Incheon, Republic of Korea. No publisher mark disaster reduction 0999-12-31T15:00:00Z File