Training Course on ICT for Disaster Response

INTRODUCTION

This five (5) days training course explores how new information-, communication- and mapping technologies can be practically used to respond to disasters, augment situational awareness, improve relief coordination and much more. The digital revolution is changing disaster response. From the earthquake in Haiti to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the recent earthquake in Nepal, a range of new tools can help national and international organizations respond faster and more effectively. This course covers the use of ICT in disaster response using real case studies for better clarity.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course the participants will be able to: 

• Assess the opportunities and challenges in the use of technology to respond to disasters
• Integrating humanitarian approaches and development with technological strategies
• Learn to manage and operate software platforms and technological tools in disaster response
• Develop strategies to solve challenges during disasters using technological platforms
• Develop self awareness and confidence in the use of maps, mobile technologies and social media

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend?

The course is suitable for: 

This course is beneficial too professional working in the management of disasters including decision makers, developing and planning officials, professionals in the housing, public works, , governmental officials, and NGOs committed to disaster management. The course accommodates participants from all nations.

Course Content

Module I: Introduction & Social Media for Crisis Response

• The Power of the Crowd: Digitizing the Response
• Information Overload: Verification, Analysis, and Decision Making in Real-Time
• How Case studies on the use of Social Media in Response to the Earthquake in Haiti, Nepal and Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
• Tools: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tomnod, AIDR
• Tools collaborative Mapping in a crisis

Module II: Mapping the Crisis - New Techniques for Disaster Response and Preparedness

• Distinguishing between Ushahidi and Open Street Map
• Maps for disaster response
• Damage mapping with Open Street Map (with examples from the Haiti, West Africa, Philippines and - hopefully - Nepal)
• Online Mapping without a Mobile Internet Connection
• Crowdsourcing Remote Mapping and Image Identification
• Tools: OpenStreetMap, Ushahidi, TomNod, FieldPapers
• ICT tools for tracing and restoring family links

Module III: Mobile Response: How Mobile Technology is Changing Disaster Response

• Field data collection using Mobile Devices
• SMS Campaigns for Early Warning and Crisis Prevention
• Smartphones and Apps for Disaster Response
• Using Secondary Data to Track Population Movements
• Tools: ODK, Kobo Toolkit, TextIt, Magpi, FrontlineSMS

Module IV: Looking Ahead: Where New Technologies are Taking Us

• Roles of Drones play in Humanitarian Emergencies
• Utilization of the Web for De-Centralized Disaster Response
• The Responsibility to Protect Data - How NGOs can Protect Sensitive Information

 Module V: GIS application in disaster response.

• Past disaster occurances.
• GIS application on disaster area identification
• Application GIS technology in mapping disaster prone areas.

METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Livecode Technologies Limited certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training is residential and will be held at livecodeTraining Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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Training Fees

The course fees is KES 67,000.00 or USD 900.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to Livecode Technologies account through bank on or before the training date.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

1. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
2. No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.