Re-thinking Acute Emergencies Response through Communication Technology in African Peri-rural Commun

 
 
 
 
 
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Paper prepared for the 3rd International Development Informatics Association Conference. 28-30th October 2009 Johannesburg; South Africa.

Local rural communities frequently receive little assistance in resolving acute emergencies. In rural areas, emergencies are thus resolved using alternative local mechanisms and adapted practices mediated through available technologies. However, local mechanisms may lead to various barriers such as potentially asymmetrical emergency information to a certain population and can remain on a “who-you-know” basis. Individuals who are new to an area or those disadvantaged with poor social networks are limited to time-consuming and costly options for assistance during emergencies.

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11/06/2009

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