Created: 9 December 2021
Last edited: 14 August 2023
Operationalizing crowdsourcing through mobile applications for disaster management in India
Quick Facts
Year:
2020
Languages:
English
Status:
Published
Covers Thematic
Crowdsourcing Describes a distributed problem-solving model where the task of solving a challenge or developing an idea get “outsourced” to a crowd. It implies tapping into “the wisdom of the crowd”.</br></br>Source:DRS Glossary v2.0 LINKS 181220.xlsx
Technologies Software for interaction with, within or among communities in case of a disaster and for analysis of these interactions
Target audience
Businesses companies, local business networks, solution providers, suppliers of goods and services
Researchers research institutions and scientific communities
Disaster Management Phase
After Also referred to as 'Recovery Phase'</br></br>The restoring or improving of livelihoods and health, as well as economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets, systems and activities, of a disaster-affected community or society, aligning with the principles of sustainable development and “build back better”, to avoid or reduce future disaster risk.</br></br>Source: https://www.undrr.org/terminology/recovery
Synopsis
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Analysis of 33 freely available disaster-related, crowdsourced-based mobile apps in India from the perspective of the users. As a result, the paper includes specific suggestions for enhancing community outreach, ensuring user-friendly interface and
promoting Global Positioning System ‘GPS’ based apps.