ITU framework for cooperation in emergencies

This document presents the ITU Framework for Cooperation in Emergencies (IFCE), which goals are to position the organization as the leader in providing telecommunications/ICT services and applications for disaster mitigation at all phases of disaster management i.e. disaster prevention, disaster preparedness, disaster response/relief, and telecommunications network rehabilitation/reconstruction by 2010; to provide telecommunications/ICT to Member States and other entities and stakeholders involved or affected by disasters; to tap resources from its Sector Members and non-sector members who own resources that could act as inputs to the IFCE; to be at the site of a natural disaster within the first 48 hours.