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Ask your questions: Putting aid work on the map
Written by: AlertNet
A visitor places her hands on a "Tangible Earth", a digital globe which real time global metrological data is fed through the Internet from about 300 places in the world.
REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN)
REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN)
THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED - WATCH THE VIDEO AND READ ABOUT WHAT WAS DISCUSSED HERE Maps are everywhere these days - from Ushahidi's crowdsourcing crises maps, to the 3D views offered by Google Earth. Though the aid world has yet to fully embrace new mapping technologies, there are many exciting opportunities for humanitarian organisations to use maps to showcase their work, advocate around areas of need and plan during emergency responses. On June 4 in London, AlertNet is hosting a workshop looking at how the aid world can use maps to communicate, advocate and plan for disasters. An expert panel including representatives from Water Aid, Map Action, Open Street Map and Keyobs will talk about how maps are already being used in this area and will look forward to the future of mapping, giving ideas for ways aid agencies can get on board. We'll be streaming the event live as it happens meaning wherever you are you can watch and add your thoughts. There will be an audio-only file available for those with slow connections. We want your questions. Given the rise and rise of mapping technologies, what would you like to know about how NGOs can better use geospatial tools in their work? Use the comments section below, or submit your questions using the Twitter tag #askmaps. As the event unfolds you'll also be able to be able to ask questions via Twitter and we'll get as many questions to the panel as possible so you can hear their reply. To watch the event live just bookmark the following page and tune in at 10am-12.30pm BST on June 4 (9am-11.30am GMT) - Mapping for communications, planning and advocacy Please note: If you work for an AlertNet member organisation and haven't already registered for the event, we are now full up, but if you'd like to be added to the reserve list, email alertnet@reuters.com. The streaming and archiving of this event is powered by Thomson Reuters Corporate Communications Services.
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23 May 2009 09:23:07 GMT
You might be interested in seeing a new phone blogging service from www.ipadio.com which is broadcasting live from many places including Tanzania: http://www.ipadio.com/phlogs/mattbanks/ I'm sure Matt would life broadcast into your event from Tanzania if you'd like?
18 Nov 2009 11:09:46 GMT
Awesome video, too bad I did not get to attend the event. ------------------------- trying to get pregnant quickly