Floods: rapid needs assessment solution
In April 2023, severe flooding in western Tanzania has claimed hundreds of lives, with the Talanda River overflowing and causing extensive damage to homes in the Sumbawanga District.
The ERT provided digital tools including a rapid assessment solution that facilitated data analysis and real-time broadcasting for decision makers at the headquarters.
The digital solution enabled the INGO to make swift and well-informed decisions in challenging and fragile environments.
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The ERT attended the UNDRR Regional Platform in Uruguay. Global disaster response practitioners discussed the importance and impact of digital transformation of the aid sector, especially in the pivotal work of risk reduction and preparedness.
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