Improving Community Disaster Response and Resilience through the Use of Technology in a Community-Driven Development Program

Event: Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities

Improving Community Disaster Response and Resilience through the Use of Technology in a Community-Driven Development Program

20 May 2015

Author / Speaker:

Alexander Glova, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Government of the Philippines - Other materials by the author

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This presentation explains the role of community-driven development programs in disaster recovery and rehabilitation efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Philippines. Technological challenges, particularly those experienced during the Typhoon Yolanda disaster response, are shared. Knowledge partnerships of the agency with various institutions are also discussed.

Geographical Focus:

Philippines

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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