Tools for rapid ICT emergency responses and sustainable development
Smart Sustainable Development Model (SSDM);ITU (2018), xv, 112 pp.
"The SSDM Report 2018 provides a number of concrete steps to further and strengthen the implementation of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Smart Sustainable Development Model (SSDM) Initiative. The ITU Development Telecommunication Bureau (BDT) developed the SSDM Initiative in 2012, bringing together ICT for development (ICT4D) and ICT for disaster management (ICT4DM) to benefit both sectors through enhanced efficiency, cost-effectiveness and sustainability. This dual-use approach has become increasingly timely in light of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, many of which rely upon information and communication technologies for their fulfillment.
[...] Part I considers how to broaden the funding base of emergency ICT response through a Global Emergency Fund; Part II provides a model to establish a network of volunteers to facilitate cooperative action; and Part III provides a number of recommended best practices as well as a checklist to facilitate the smooth trans-border movement of telecommunications equipment. Taken together, these steps can make inroads towards more secure and coordinated funding of emergency ICT responses, strengthened coordination between the actors involved in these efforts and making maximum use of their skills, and helping to lay the regulatory groundwork to ensuring that ICT equipment is made available and is optimized, not only during emergency situations, but even outside of these situations for development purposes." (Executive summary)
[...] Part I considers how to broaden the funding base of emergency ICT response through a Global Emergency Fund; Part II provides a model to establish a network of volunteers to facilitate cooperative action; and Part III provides a number of recommended best practices as well as a checklist to facilitate the smooth trans-border movement of telecommunications equipment. Taken together, these steps can make inroads towards more secure and coordinated funding of emergency ICT responses, strengthened coordination between the actors involved in these efforts and making maximum use of their skills, and helping to lay the regulatory groundwork to ensuring that ICT equipment is made available and is optimized, not only during emergency situations, but even outside of these situations for development purposes." (Executive summary)
PART I: THE GLOBAL EMERGENCY FUND FOR RAPID RESPONSE (GEF)
1 Overview of the Global Emergency Fund, 1
Key Stakeholders -- Gap Analysis -- Concrete Actions
2 Funding Opportunities, 12
Best Practices -- Partnership Opportunities
3 Proposed Model for GEF, 22
The Global Emergency Fund -- Communications Plan
PART II: VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY NETWORK
1Overview of Volunteer Emergency Networks, 25
Key Stakeholders -- Existing Tools and Mechanisms -- Training Programmes -- Gap Analysis
2 Opportunities and Best Practices, 34
Regional Networks -- Identification of Regional Opportunities -- Best Practices -- Regulatory Best Practices -- Amateur Radio -- Exchange Programmes -- Deployment
3 Proposed Model for Volunteer Network, 40
Amateur Radio Services as an Example -- The Proposed VET Model
4 Implementation and Dissemination, 44
Milestones -- Experts and Consultation -- Raising Awareness of the VET -- Working with Relevant Organizations
Part III: REGULATORY TOOLKIT AND GUIDELINES
1 Overview on Trans-Border Movement of Telecommunications Equipment, 46
Key Stakeholders -- Existing Tools and Mechanisms: Conventions, Treaties, Agreements and Guidelines -- Gaps and Needs
2 Best Practices, 62
Concrete Actions -- Key Messages
3 The Toolkit Checklist, 74
Preparedness -- Policy Guidelines and Tools -- Communication -- Pre-positioning and Training
Annex: Emergency Communications Checklist, 81
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1 Overview of the Global Emergency Fund, 1
Key Stakeholders -- Gap Analysis -- Concrete Actions
2 Funding Opportunities, 12
Best Practices -- Partnership Opportunities
3 Proposed Model for GEF, 22
The Global Emergency Fund -- Communications Plan
PART II: VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY NETWORK
1Overview of Volunteer Emergency Networks, 25
Key Stakeholders -- Existing Tools and Mechanisms -- Training Programmes -- Gap Analysis
2 Opportunities and Best Practices, 34
Regional Networks -- Identification of Regional Opportunities -- Best Practices -- Regulatory Best Practices -- Amateur Radio -- Exchange Programmes -- Deployment
3 Proposed Model for Volunteer Network, 40
Amateur Radio Services as an Example -- The Proposed VET Model
4 Implementation and Dissemination, 44
Milestones -- Experts and Consultation -- Raising Awareness of the VET -- Working with Relevant Organizations
Part III: REGULATORY TOOLKIT AND GUIDELINES
1 Overview on Trans-Border Movement of Telecommunications Equipment, 46
Key Stakeholders -- Existing Tools and Mechanisms: Conventions, Treaties, Agreements and Guidelines -- Gaps and Needs
2 Best Practices, 62
Concrete Actions -- Key Messages
3 The Toolkit Checklist, 74
Preparedness -- Policy Guidelines and Tools -- Communication -- Pre-positioning and Training
Annex: Emergency Communications Checklist, 81
SSDM Advisory Board Members - 2018, 89
