FR Communication in Disaster Recovery
Summary
This source outlines how to strengthen the resilience of communication infrastructure before, during, and after disasters. It emphasizes the critical role of reliable communication systems in emergency response and recovery, and provides recommendations for integrating risk reduction into sector planning and investment. The note also highlights the importance of public-private partnerships and regulatory frameworks to ensure continuity and rapid restoration of services.
Why is this Useful
This guidance note is a valuable resource for policymakers and infrastructure planners aiming to enhance disaster resilience in the communications sector. Its focus on integrating risk reduction into long-term planning and leveraging partnerships offers a strategic approach to safeguarding essential services. This resource is primarily geared toward the international development context with a focus on challenges and strategies in those geographical contexts.
Publisher
The World Bank’s Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)
Date
2019
Country
Theme
need theme acfield
Sector
need sector acf field