TRAINING COURSE ON GIS FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

TRAINING COURSE ON GIS FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

Start Date: 22/07/2019 End Date: 26/07/2019 for 5 days
Register online: https://bit.ly/2WKHtdB
Organizer: DATA-AFRIQUE CONSULTANCY (www.data-afriqueconsultancy.org)
Course fee: KSH 70,000, USD 1,000

INTRODUCTION

The information revolving around disaster risk is spatial. GIS is crucial in the assessment and management of disaster risk. Therefore, it is important to create awareness among professionals handling disaster risks on to the usage of GIS.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

Understand the terminologies and meanings in relation to geospatial information technology

Describing the pros and cons of applying geospatial information to reduce risk during disasters

Application of GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS) to generate geographical information

Identify, search, access, collect, and assess geospatial information with respect to reducing disaster risks

Create maps via the use of GIS software

Implement GIS in assessment of disaster risk and planning of reduction of disaster risk

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course targets individual in the Agricultural Extension sector (policy makers, senor officials and officers) collaborating with local communities, in finance corporations, governments, Public Health Officers, non-governmental organizations, and research companies supporting agricultural activities and developmental projects.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to GIS for Disaster Risk Management

Disaster management terminologies

Remote sensing and GIS

Spatial data/information

Post-Disaster Impact and Damage Analysis

Disaster recovery and relief using satellite imagery

Preliminary damage assessment and impact analysis

Development of damage assessment

Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment

Assessment of risk

Risk elements and vulnerability assessment

Types of risk assessment; cost-benefit analysis and risk evaluation

Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning

Risk evaluation

Risk information

Spatial planning and risk information

GENERAL NOTES

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: [email protected]

The training will be conducted at DATA-AFRIQUE TRAINING CENTRE, NAIROBI KENYA.

The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.

Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to: [email protected]