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The Global Disaster Information Network (GDIN)
http://www.gdin-international.org/default.html
GDIN is a voluntary,
independent, self-sustaining, non-profit association of nations,
organizations, and professionals, from all sectors of society with an
interest in sharing disaster information. GDIN will make better use of
existing and new technologies and negotiate institutional processes to
promote global sharing of disaster information between providers and users.
The GDIN-International
site provides information about the organisation,
projects, news, and conference
information. Projects provide information on several projects funded
by GDIN. REMAPS
(Relief Emergency Mapping System) project involves the development of a
prototype for a standard field-based mapping software application for
relief workers. A major component of this package is a Geographic
Information System (GIS). Core
Data Initiative is a project on standardizing the collection of
information to increase the feasibility of coordination and sharing of
essential operational information. Izmet Demonstration provides information on how to use
data sharing, GIS, and other technologies to reduce the impact of
disasters.
 http://www.gdin-international.org/gdinproducts.html
GDIN Products provides a list of maps and relevant information.
http://www.gdin-international.org/wg/regpacific.html
Asia Pacific Regional Working Group.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische
Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH
http://www.gtz.de/home/english/
(English version, German available)
GTZ is a service enterprise
for development cooperation with worldwide operations. Owned by the Federal
Republic of Germany, the organization operates as a private-sector
enterprise with a development-policy mandate: to make sustainable
improvements to the living conditions of people in partner countries, and
to conserve the natural resource base on which life depends.
Information on the
emergency action programs is found under Emergencyand Refugee Aid. Information and
activities can be found by country or theme. Search Projects
to find information about different GTZ projects including water supply,
sanitation, infrastructure, and health. Under GTZ
publications, search by theme and language (English, French, German,
Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish texts available). Also find annual reports (in English, French, German, or Spanish)
and Akzente
a German language development magazine available with some English special
editions (not all on-line).
http://www.gtz.de/gate/index.afp
German Appropriate Technology Exchange (GATE) is a working unit
of the GTZ and and has the objectives to improve the technological
competence of NGOs and other groups involved in self-help-oriented poverty
alleviation and to develop information and knowledge management systems for
NGOs and self-help groups. Main website includes information
about programs, activities, and reports. GATE projects
include:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
http://www.jica.go.jp/index.html
(English, Japanese)
JICA is responsible
for the technical cooperation aspect of Japan's ODA (Japan's Official
Development Assistance) programs. Technical cooperation is aimed at the
transfer of technology and knowledge that can serve the socioeconomic
development of the developing countries.
Website provides
information on ODA and JICA missions, programs, evaluation, and
activities. Search Activities
by Scheme or Country. Global
Issues showcases JICA policy and activities in relation to areas like
Gender Equality, Environment, Education, and Poverty. Publications
include annual reports, country program evaluations, and Technology and
Development journal. Wide range of information corresponding to JICA
programs, including: education, infrastructure, and gender
initiatives.
http://www.jica.go.jp/english/activities/schemes/09dis.html
Information on JICA programs on Disaster Relief.
The Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)
http://www.usaid.gov/hum_response/ofda/
When disasters strike
in foreign countries, the response within USAID is led by OFDA.
Website offers access
to factsheets, annual reports, project reports, information about missions,
Field Operations
Guide for Disaster Assessment and Response, Mitigation Practitioner’s Handbook and OFDA Grant Proposal Guidelines.
http://www.usaid.gov/hum_response/
USAID Humanitarian Response page provides information on reports,
papers, and upcoming conferences. The Commodities
Reference Guide is of special interest for food aid with information on
availability, storage, nutritional values, rations, and policy.
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