Assessment of Digitalisation in the Face of Natural Disasters: the Cases of Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua
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The frequency of extreme weather events caused by climate change has increased in recent decades. Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua are three of the most vulnerable countries owing to a combination of climatic, social and economic factors. The research presented here takes advantage of the impetus given to digitalization in many areas of development to promote communication and accessibility to information for all users, and evaluates the effectiveness and viability of the introduction of digital applications in risk management plans in these countries.
The results of the research indicate that Internet will be the most effective tool for communication and that, despite the potential of mobile applications, they are only an effective resource if accompanied by appropriate policies and technological advances in each country.
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