Publication details
| Publisher(s) | National Defense University (2006) |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Wentz,Larry |
Description
This seminal text provides a far more comprehensive overview of humanitarian information management and ICT than anything the UN has put together. It advises on the cultural differences between the military and non-profit worlds, and then describes many tools, and aggregates best practices from many sources.
ICT capabilities and requirements need to be better understood, so that relief and reconstruction efforts can be better constructed and coordinated by all parties working in the interests of the affected population. This primer presents current knowledge and best practices in creating a collaborative, civil-military, information environment to support data collection, communications, collaboration, and information-sharing needs in disaster situations and complex emergencies. It consists of two parts. Part one defines and discusses the role of ICTs, the growing recognition of a need for improved collaboration, coordination, and information sharing, and the institutional and cultural characteristics of the various civilian and military participants in relief and reconstruction efforts. Part two draws real-world conclusions, provides best-practice recommendations, and offers practical checklists for maximizing use of communications and information management systems and processes.
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http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA4540Posted October 7th, 2007 by matslats
