Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments 2 June 2015 Philippines Ways to strengthen the resilience of communication networks used by stakeholders in Asian Development Bank-assisted projects were discussed in this learning event. Marina Azcarate of FireChat shared how mobile gadgets can create peer-to-peer networks for communication in emergencies. A project in Tacloban City in the Philippines was used as a case study on how communication technologies can be integrated to strengthen the resilience of stakeholders. Program and Learning Materials 02 June 2015 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Enabling Communication in Times of Disaster FireChat is a free mobile phone application that functions as a communication tool for posting messages without the need for cellular service or… Marina Azcarate Highlights of the Event New Communication Technologies: Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments When emergencies or disasters strike, communication can be as vital as food and shelter but it is also among the infrastructure systems that are… Asian Development Bank Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Pinky Serafica ADB Organizer/s Department of Communications and Knowledge Management Topics Capacity Development Disaster Risk Management ICT