Tools and Methods for Estimating Populations at Risk from Natural Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Crises
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
Av National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on Population, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, and Technologies to Estimate Subnational Populations at Risk Committee on the Effective Use of Data, Methodologies, Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc, Division On Earth And Life Studies, Board On Earth Sciences And Resources, Committee on the Effective Use of Data Methodologies and Technologies to Estimate Subnational Populations at Risk
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Worldwide, millions of people are displaced annually because of natural or industrial disasters or social upheaval. Reliable data on the numbers, characteristics, and locations of these populations can bolster humanitarian relief efforts and recovery programs. Using sound methods for estimating population numbers and characteristics is important for both industrialized and developing nations. Ensuring that the data are geographically referenced for projection onto maps is essential. However, good data alone are insufficient. Adequate staff training and strong organizational and political desire to maintain and use the information are also required. Tools and Methods for Estimating Populations at Risk from Natural Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Crises, reviews the main methods and tools for making estimates of subnational populations and makes several recommendations to improve the collection and the use of population data for emergency response and development.Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Populations at Risk: Local to Global Concerns2 Current Status of At-Risk Subnational Population Estimation3 Data Dissonance in Disasters4 The Operational Environment and Institutional Impediments5 Population Data and Crisis Response in Mali, Mozambique, and Haiti6 RecommendationsAppendix A Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffAppendix B Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix C GlossaryAppendix D Workshop and Meeting Agendas and AttendeesAppendix E Technical Papers
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2007-07-01
- Mått152 x 229 x 0 mm
- Vikt513 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor264
- FörlagNational Academies Press
- EAN9780309103541