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Information in Humanitarian Emergency Response

Learn how statistics play a pivotal role in justifying budgets and programs for aiding those affected by disasters. Explore the disaster management cycle and the importance of geographic data standards. Discover how NSOs can contribute to effective disaster response.

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Information in Humanitarian Emergency Response

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  1. Information in Humanitarian Emergency Response Craig Williams, Regional Information Management Officer UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Regional Office for Asia-Pacific (OCHA ROAP)

  2. “Statistics are a central consideration in justifying almost every aspect of budgets and programmes that enable hungry children to be fed or that provide shelter and emergency health care for victims of natural disasters.” United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon Statement on World Statistics Day (20 October 2010)

  3. Disaster Management Cycle Prepare Respond Rebuild Recover

  4. Disaster Management Cycle Disaster Prepare Respond Rebuild Recover

  5. Disaster Management Cycle Disaster Prepare Respond Rebuild Recover

  6. Disaster Management Cycle Disaster Prepare Respond Rebuild Recover

  7. Disaster Management Cycle Disaster Prepare Respond Rebuild Recover

  8. Geographic data standards

  9. Community baseline data

  10. Other response support • Needs assessment • Methodology • Implementation • Expert support • Advice to managers and responders • Technical support • Continuity • Ensuring baselines are used • Ensuring response information is carried forward • Role model • Encouraging data sharing by sharing data • Encouraging quality in the management of information

  11. What Can NSOs Do • Be engaged • Be part of national disaster management system • Be part of contingency planning and preparedness • Be prepared • Geographic data standards • Community baseline data • Needs assessment • Be involved • Second staff to disaster management office • Provide technical support for responders • Be open • Promote standards • Share data

  12. Thank you! CraigWilliams williamscv@un.org +66 8 1373 2461 http://ochaonline.un.org http://www.reliefweb.int http://www.oneresponse.info http://www.irinnews.org

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