New Communication Technologies: Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments

Event: Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments

New Communication Technologies: Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments

02 June 2015

Author / Speaker:

Asian Development Bank, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

When emergencies or disasters strike, communication can be as vital as food and shelter but it is also among the infrastructure systems that are easily damaged or rendered unavailable. This report discusses the utility of Firechat, an off-grid communication technology, to Asian Development Bank-financed projects that are mostly located in difficult communication environments and are vulnerable to emergencies and disasters.

Geographical Focus:

Global

India

Philippines

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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