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Information and communication technologies for disaster risk management in the Caribbean

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  • Williams, Robert Crane
  • Phillips, Atiba

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This paper examines the role of information and communications technologies (ICTs) for disaster risk management (DRM) with a specific focus on the Caribbean. The study included the review of literature and case studies, as well the administration of a survey instrument that collected the feedback of 13 regional national DRM agencies. Analysis of the survey suggests that while subregional disaster management agencies have fairly good access to technology infrastructure and enjoy an information sharing culture, challenges exist with regard to the information governance frameworks as well as the capacity and availability of human capital with regard to ICT. The study findings indicate that the regional DRM sector would do well to: Deepen connections with policy makers and other communities of practice Modernize ICT Infrastructure for DRM Consider a subregional e-strategy for DRM Improve ICT governance Urgently develop programmes of ICT human capacity development.

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  • Williams, Robert Crane & Phillips, Atiba, 2014. "Information and communication technologies for disaster risk management in the Caribbean," Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for The Caribbean 36735, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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    1. Stolzenburg, Kathrin, 2007. "Regional perspectives on digital disaster management in Latin America and the Caribbean," Documentos de Proyectos 3552, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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    1. Williams, Robert Crane & Bissessar, Shiva, 2017. "Strengthening cooperation between telecommunications operators and national disaster offices in Caribbean countries," Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for The Caribbean 41680, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
    2. Williams, Robert Crane, 2015. "Information and communication technology for disaster risk management in the Caribbean: subregional solutions to the challenge of limited human resource capacity," Sede Subregional de la CEPAL para el Caribe (Estudios e Investigaciones) 38559, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
    3. Fontes de Meira, Luciana & Bello, Omar, 2020. "The use of technology and innovative approaches in disaster and risk management: a characterization of Caribbean countries’ experiences," Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for The Caribbean 45990, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).

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