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: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN 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: training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
---|---|---|---|
14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
11/11/2024 - 15/11/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |