- Emergency telecommunication
- ICTs and the environment
- English
- Ashi Kapoor
Intermediate
Description
The course, "Role of ICT in Disaster Management," is structured to illuminate the pivotal role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the spectrum of disaster management phasesâmitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Encompassing a well-rounded curriculum, this course delves into Disaster Management (DM) Framework, including regulatory, legal, and policy frameworks that enable the use of technologies for DM, and the roles and responsibilities of each of administration involved in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) at the country level. The course also covers how ICTs and other digital technologies can be used to implement Early Warning Dissemination Systems (EWDS) using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), and how satellite applications can bolster the efficiency and efficacy of disaster management initiatives. Through real-world case studies, participants will get gain actionable insights into the strategic application of ICT in enhancing disaster resilience and safeguarding lives and assets.