Glossary

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TermDefinitionExplanation
Authorities to AuthoritiesAuthorities to Authorities
Authorities to CitizensAuthorities to Citizens
Citizens to AuthoritiesCitizens to Authorities
Citizens to CitizensCitizens to Citizens
DCTDisaster Community TechnologyA DCT is a software(-function) for interaction with, within or among groups of people who have similar interests or have common attributes (communities) in case of a disaster as well as performing analysis of these interactions.
DMODisaster Management Organization
DMPDisaster Management ProcessesA collective term encompassing a systematic series of actions or steps taken to reduce and manage disaster risk. Disaster management processes are often associated directly with the phases of the Disaster Management Cycle. In the context of LINKS, we specifically refer to DMP as the policy frameworks, tools and guidelines developed to govern disasters across all phases of the Disaster Management Cycle.
DRPVDisaster Risk Perception and Vulnerability
LCCLINKS Community CenterThe LCC brings together different stakeholders (LINKS Community) in one user-friendly and flexible web-based platform and enables them to exchange knowledge and experiences and to access, discuss and assess learning materials on the usage of SMCS in disasters.
SMCSSocial Media and Crowdsourcing

Source: LINKS project glossary