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Geographic information systems within the UNHCR for complex humanitarian emergencies management : the Kosovo case study

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Geographic information systems within the UNHCR for complex humanitarian emergencies management : the Kosovo case study

Kalogeridis, Stefania (2002) Geographic information systems within the UNHCR for complex humanitarian emergencies management : the Kosovo case study. Masters thesis, Concordia University.

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This study is an exploration of the recent integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in humanitarian aid activities during the Kosovo Complex Humanitarian Emergency (CHE). Four emergency relief issues are analysed: relief coordination, timely provision of aid, protection of refugees in the camps and the respect of refugees and their cultures. Emphasis is placed on the ability of the GIS to integrate a range of spatially referenced information relevant to humanitarian aid and to disseminate this information to policy-makers, refugee camp managers and the general public. The study ends with a list of policy recommendations in order to further the use of GIS within the UNHCR for a more effective management of CHEs.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > Geography, Planning and Environment
Item Type:Thesis (Masters)
Authors:Kalogeridis, Stefania
Pagination:vii, 124 leaves : plans, maps ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A.
Program:Geography, Planning and Environment
Date:2002
Thesis Supervisor(s):Nash, Alan E
Identification Number:HV 650.3 K35 2002
ID Code:1889
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:27 Aug 2009 17:23
Last Modified:13 Jul 2020 19:50
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