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Presentation given at the Communication with Disaster Affected Communities Network Conference in London in 2012.
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Anahi Ayala IacucciMedia Innovation Advisor
Internews
Using new technologies to foster information systems in
complex emergencies
Why an Innovation Center in a media organization?
Central African Republic
Putting local media in the center
COMMUNITY RADIO
COMMUNITIES
LOCAL AUTOHORITIES (gov/churches)
HU
MAN
ITARIAN CO
MM
UN
ITY
Getting information in..and out
“Technologies” used
Humanitarian Media: Dadaab, Kenya
The technology
Where is the humanitarian community?
Be ready, do not be scared!
Lessons Learned
Keep it real and simple
Invest in local capacity, local innovation and local technology
The most innovative project is the one that will work even when the technology will not
Go back to the basics: human interactions!
Innovation comes from within
Information comes from within
People will find ways to communicate no matter what
Anahi Ayala IacucciMedia Innovation Advisor
Do not re-invent the wheel!
