Tools and Methods for Estimating Populations at Risk from Natural Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Crises - Couverture souple

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; Committee On The Effective Use Of Data, Methodologies, And Technologies To Estimate Subnational Populations At Risk

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ISBN 10 : 0309103541 ISBN 13 : 9780309103541

Editeur : National Academies Press, 2007

Synopsis

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.

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Committee on the Effective Use of Data, Methodologies, and Technologies to Estimate Subnational Populations at Risk, National Research Council

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Academies Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0309103541
• ISBN 13: 9780309103541
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 264
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• Personne responsable: non disponible