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There is an increase in the frequency and severity of disasters across the world, and emergency preparedness is a powerful way to mitigate risks and improve the capacity of governments and communities.
As disasters continue to increase in frequency and scope across the world, the
World Food Programme-led Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) and the
International Telecommunication Union Development Sector (ITU-D) have jointly
By Ria Sen, ETC Preparedness Officer
There is an increase in the frequency of disasters across the world and emergency preparedness is a powerful way to mitigate risks and improve the capacity of communities.
In a world increasingly characterized by uncertainty, emergency preparedness is a powerful way to improve the capacity of communities and countries to withstand disasters.
The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) works with local actors worldwide to bolster resilience to shock and disaster. But how is this actually done?
"ITU is very proud to be a part of this significant new milestone in bringing ICTs to the aid of people in need,” said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao, who today signs the Charter during the ITU Telecom World 2019 in Budapest, Hungary.
- ITU launches new guidelines to assist countries develop national emergency telecommunication plans
Background
Mongolia is exposed to a several types of hazards including earthquake, floods, dzuds, wildfires, droughts, and other extreme weather events.
The ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) helps to improve telecoms in developing countries through international collaboration. ITU-D uses a Study Group structure to conduct research and develop reports, guidelines, and recommendations based on input received from participants.
The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) has developed a model to assess the benefits of investment in emergency telecommunications preparedness.
In the 11 months since Cyclone Idai barrelled into central Mozambique, devastating lives and destroying critical communications infrastructure, the ETC together with the Mozambique Regulatory Authority (ARECOM) and the National Forum of Community Radi
Strong procedures are essential in response to natural disasters and can make a very real difference to the lives of island communities.
Orchestrating information channels and facilitating guidance and support to 21 Pacific nations from her seat in Fiji’s capital city of Suva, the ETC Coordinator for the Pacific – Hlekiwe Kachali – is working around the clock to deliver vital communications services in the face of the COVID-1
"Emergency telecommunications preparedness is a shared responsibility,” says Peni Kuboutawa, telecoms officer with Fiji’s National Disaster Management Office (NDMO).
Stable telecommunications networks are essential in conflict, crisis, or disaster.
By: Enrica Porcari, Chief Information Officer and Director of Technology for United Nations World Food Programme and Chair of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) and Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bu
Cyclone Harold brings new meaning to the concept of remote working in the Pacific Islands
By Elizabeth Millership