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Computer Simulation as a Means of Dialogue between Local Committees and Relief Agencies: A Case from Southern Sudan
1ICRC 19, Av. de la Paix CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland.
Disasters
|October 21, 2010
Summary
Computer simulations on basic equipment can improve disaster management dialogue. This approach empowers local committees and encourages respect for community autonomy in relief efforts.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Computational Social Science
- Humanitarian Logistics
Background:
- Effective disaster management requires robust communication between local committees and international relief agencies.
- Disagreements often arise regarding relief strategies, influenced by donor priorities versus community needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate how accessible computer simulations can enhance dialogue in disaster management.
- To illustrate the utility of simulations in navigating complex relief strategy decisions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a portable computer with standard spreadsheet software for simulations.
- Modeled various relief strategies, including those proposed by donors, in a southern Sudan context.
Main Results:
- Simulations provided a platform for local committees to justify difficult decisions.
- The process fostered donor understanding of the complexities faced by affected communities.
Conclusions:
- Accessible computer simulations can bridge communication gaps in disaster response.
- Respecting the decision-making autonomy of affected communities is crucial for effective humanitarian aid.
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