Two US based organisations, AidData and Climate Change and
African Political Stability (CCAPS), have launched a pilot programme developed
around a dynamic mapping tool.
The aim of this platform is to help people
visualising African climate change, conflict and aid through the support of an
interactive map.
This tool not only allows policymakers to analyse data on a
wide and varied scale, but can also enable a deeper understanding of factors
influencing aid, as well as a broader share of good practices among interested
parties.
The integration of a mapping system within climate change
and conflict resolution projects represents
a great way to effectively present both natural and social changes that would
otherwise be difficult to track.
Ashley Moran from CCPAS confirmed that although the pilot is
still at its initial stage, the organisation is working to develop further
applications around crowdsourcing in international development.
The greatest merit of this tool is that it increases
disaster response capacity by enhancing a two way communication with citizens,
who constantly input with their feedback and contributions.
Our suggestion: UK based NGOs should start looking at the
potential embedded within these tools.
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