Use of ICT in Natural Disaster Management in the KABALE District of UGANDA

Abstract

Disaster management requires collaboration among geographically distributed public and private organizations to enable a rapid and effective response to an unexpected event. Many disaster management systems often lack the capability to cope with the complexity and uncertainty. In this investigation on the use of ICTs in natural disaster management we discuss the disasters that Kabale has experienced and how ICTs are used in the disaster management processes. The paper concludes that although there are some types of ICTs used, ICT infrastructure is still under-developed in Kabale district. There is a need to increase the level of ICT usage such that natural disaster management can realize its full potential.