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The speaker spoke about how the frequency of conflict and disaster in Ethiopia generated significant displaced populations with a wide variety of needs. He said that camps were subject to frequent...
The speakers spoke about the importance of environmental assessments as part of any settlement strategy. They noted that any building programme, or indeed any change of land use, will impact the...
The speaker outlined the successes and problems of the SDC/HA post-tsunami cash-for-shelter program in Sri Lanka.
He explained that cash programmes rely very heavily on damage assessments...
The speaker explained the mission of the Sphere Project, in the context of its coming tenth anniversary.
One issue that he said the Sphere Project was facing, was that there was still no...
The speaker, Rolf Grossembacher, spoke about projects in North Caucasus with which SDC/HA is involved. He noted that the region has seen significant population displacement in recent years. His...
The speaker had collected open source software which could be used easily for mapping by field workers, and he had trained trainers in the use of these GIS tools.
He explained the...
This session announced a new project collaboration between IFRC and Oxfam GB to develop guidelines for the use of plastic sheeting in the field, which was welcomed by Meeting participants.
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The speaker drew upon his recent experience in Pakistan to discuss the challenges of urban reconstruction. He noted serious impacts of disagreements and misunderstandings over the use of terms to...
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The speakers offered a brief overview of the Cluster approach and predicted that it would be the main coordination mechanism for the next five to ten years. Graham...
Emergency Shelter
The speakers offered a brief overview of the Cluster approach and predicted that it would be the main coordination mechanism for the next five to ten years. Graham...