Global Information and Early Warning System

D. John Shaw

Chapter 15 in World Food Security, 2007, pp 163-164 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Experience has repeatedly showed that accurate, timely and commonly available information of an impending disaster, coupled with a sound and speedy response, are key factors in mitigating the effects of emergencies. The returns from national and donor investment in early warning and response systems could therefore be considerable. Human and economic suffering and damage could be saved or mitigated, and enormous costs and diversion of resources in protracted relief programmes could be avoided. An international aid programme combining financial aid and technology with skills transfer deserves the highest priority. It is recognized that the first step is to improve national reporting services in collecting and analysing a range of factors affecting national food security. Only to the extent of the availability of reliable data at the national level can an international system function effectively.

Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230589780_15

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