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Humanitarian Broadcasting in Emergencies: A Synthesis of Evaluation Findings
London: BBC Media Action (2015), 64 pp.
"This synthesis of evidence suggests that BBC Media Action interventions have an important role to play in assisting people affected by crisis, and is consistent with other literature that highlights the role of media in providing accurate and reliable information in crisis. It highlights that, as w
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Disasters and Information Source Repertoires: Information Seeking and Information Sufficiency in Postearthquake Haiti
Journal of Applied Communication Research, volume 43, issue 1 (2015), pp. 1-22
"This study examines how Haitians used “information source repertoires” to meet information insufficiencies following the 2010 earthquake. Using survey data gained in Haiti, the study explores which demographic and structural factors predicted the number of sources used and combinations of infor
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State of the Use of Mobile Technologies for Disaster Preparedness in South East Asia
Singapore: Nanyang Technological University (2015), 66 pp.
"This project is conducted in response to Global Disaster Preparedness Center’s (GDPC) initiative of developing flood hazard preparedness mobile apps in the four target countries (Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Vietnam)." (Executive summary)
Making Secondary Trauma a Primary Issue: A Study of Eyewitness Media and Vicarious Trauma on the Digital Frontline
Istanbul: Eyewitness Media Hub (2015), 69 pp.
"The rapid and incredible growth of eyewitness media (also known as user-generated content or UGC) has led to the emergence of a new cadre of journalists, humanitarian and human rights professionals whose job it is to seek out, verify and edit the most disturbing and traumatic raw images captured by
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Disaster Response: Nepal Earthquake Response and Recovery. Overview
London: GSMA (2015), 24 pp.
Not Up for Debate: U.S. News Coverage of Hunger in Africa
International Communication Gazette, volume 77, issue 1 (2015), pp. 3-23
"This article explores how the U.S. news media construct the topic of hunger in Africa for U.S. audiences. Specifically, the article addresses how newspapers define and delimit the relationship between U.S. citizens and foreign sufferers. Through a framing analysis and critical discourse analysis of
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Digital Inequality and Second-Order Disasters: Social Media in the Typhoon Haiyan Recovery
Social Media + Society, volume 1, issue 2 (2015), 11 pp.
"This article investigates the intersection of digital and social inequality in the context of disaster recovery. In doing so, the article responds to the optimism present in recent claims about “humanitarian technology” which refers to the empowering uses and applications of interactive technol
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"In August 2014 Internews launched Boda Boda Talk Talk (BBTT) in the Protection of Civilians site known as PoC 3 in Juba. PoC 3 is the newest site and is adjacent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) UN House base that contains PoC 1 and PoC 2. BBTT is a professionally produced reco
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"A Horrific Photo of a Drowned Syrian Child": Humanitarian Photography and NGO Media Strategies in Historical Perspective
International Review of the Red Cross, volume 97, issue 900 (2015), pp. 1121-1155
"This article is a historical examination of the use of photography in the informational and fundraising strategies of humanitarian organizations. Drawing on archival research and recent scholarship, it shows that the figure of the dead or suffering child has been a centrepiece of humanitarian campa
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Finding a Voice Through Humanitarian Technologies? Communication Technologies and Participation in Disaster Recovery
International Journal of Communication, volume 9 (2015), pp. 3020-3038
"Voice—understood as the ability to give an account of oneself and participate in social processes—is increasingly recognized as significant for humanitarian action and disaster recovery. Giving disaster-affected people the opportunity to make their voices heard has the potential to democratize
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Kurdish Region of Northern Iraq: Humanitarian Information Needs of Syrian Refugees
International Media Support (IMS) (2015), 18 pp.
"The assessment concludes that there is not ‘one magic answer’ to the question of which media channel is the most effective – rather a variety of channels must be used to reach as many people as possible. While TV scores high among both refugees and host population as a preferred media channel
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Typhoon Hayian Learning Review: A Review of 'Communicating with Communities' Initiatives and Coordination in the Response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
CDAC Network (2014), 53 pp.
"The review acknowledges that a stronger commitment by humanitarian agencies to address communication and information needs was seen after Typhoon Haiyan than in previous disasters. However, efforts are still required to ensure the consistency and coordination of ‘communication with communities’
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The Role of Broadcast Media in Disaster Preparedness Education: Lessons Learned in the Scientific Literature 2002–2012
Media Asia, volume 41, issue 1 (2014), pp. 71-85
"This paper aims to clarify the role of broadcast media in disaster preparedness education concerning natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis. This is done by means of a systematic review of the scientific literature on this topic over the last 10 years. The results show that media inform
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Locating Disaster Communication in Changing Communicative Ecologies Across the Pacific
Australian Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy (AJTDE), volume 2, issue 4 (2014), 16 pp.
"According to ITU statistics, around 60 percent of Pacific Islanders had access to a mobile in 2012, compared to just 10 percent in 2006. In many Pacific countries mobile phones are, therefore, emerging as a key element of the local communication systems, and are being be built into disaster managem
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"A more connected, data-driven humanitarian system creates an opportunity to save lives and reduce suffering, even as it raises concerns for privacy and security. On one hand, in a humanitarian crisis, in which any delay can cost lives, privacy concerns and consent may be justifiably ignored in the
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Internews Humanitarian Information Service: UNMISS POC SITE - MALAKAL. Baseline Assessment
Internews; Forcier Consulting (2014), 8 pp.
"On 4th July 2014, Internews launched Boom Box Talk Talk (BBTT) in the Malakal, UN Mission Protection of Civilian (PoC) site, to provide people affected by the conflict with life saving and life enhancing information. BBTT is a professionally produced audio Humanitarian Information Service (HIS). In
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Central African Republic: Supporting the Media and Humanitarian Information and Communication in a Complex Emergency. Roundtable Report, 5-6 February 2014, Yaoundé, Cameroon
International Media Support (IMS) (2014), 30 pp.
"This two-day roundtable brought together representatives from key organizations and institutions in CAR as well as representatives from international organizations currently operating in CAR. The aim was to address the needs for media support and humanitarian information and communication and to en
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