Use of GIS for food emergency response
Abstract
This research presents a framework for food emergency response and uses a
Geographical Information System (GIS) prototype to demonstrate how the
framework can be applied in planning for and managing food emergencies.
The framework is based on the WHO/FAO Multiagency Coordination Group
Framework, which was contextualized to fit the Kenyan setup. A GIS system
that can be used for early warning, emergency planning and emergency
management was designed based on the framework. The GIS was tested
against data obtained from the relevant government agencies charged with
management offood emergencies.
The framework developed can be used not only in food emergencies but also in
other emergencies such as fires, floods, famine, road accidents, collapsing
buildings etc.The framework can be a key element ofa national policy on food
emergency response in Kenyawhich currently does not exist.
Citation
Master of Science in Information SystemsSponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
University of Nairobi School of Computing and Informatics