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IT Systems in Disaster Management and
Development3rd July 2010
SahanaCamp WorkshopMichael Howden
Overview
• Disaster Management and Development
• Information Needs• Information Management Cycle• Technologies Available
• Photos of Development
• Photos of Development
DISASTER!
Long Term - Continuous
Long Term - Continuous
Days - Months
Months - Years
Transition
What Information do you need for Disaster
Management / Development?
Beneficiaries
$
$ $
Donors
Humanitarian Organizations Supplies
INFORMATION
$Money
The Virtuous Cycle of Information Management
Data
Information
Knowledge
Activity
Process
Store / Share
Apply
Collect
How Can Technology Help?• Scalable management of information
– No stacks of forms and files to manage
• •Efficient distribution of information– Accessibility of information on demand
• Automatic collation and calculation– No delay for assessments and calculations
• Live situational awareness– Reports are updated live as data is entered
Training in a temporary shelter Kashmir, Pakistan
Logistics Staff Lira Office, Uganda
What Technologies Can We Use?
Conclusion
• We require a huge range of often similar information.
• Information is incredibly valuable in this field
• Data Information Knowledge Activity
• There are many technologies which we can use to create Information Systems.
Overview of Sahana…
Designing Information SystemsThink about:• People• Locations• Activities • Inputs• Outputs• Existing Systems and Processes
Specifications• Document History• Background
Scenarios• User Stories• Non-Goals• Definitions• Users• Data Model
• Flow Charts• Menus• Screens -
Wireframes• Technologies• References
What are the Challenges of Implementing
Information Technology Systems?
Implementation Strategies• PARTICIPATION!• Implementing Technology vs. Systems• Technology changes Organisations• Listen• Involve Stakeholders• Find a champion• User Testing• Training • Support