IMPORTANCE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY DURING DISASTERS HIGHLIGHTED AT UN EVENT

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IMPORTANCE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY DURING DISASTERS HIGHLIGHTED AT UN EVENT
New York, Apr 4 2013 4:00PM
A United Nations event, organized in conjunction with the Turkish
Government, today highlighted the role of innovative mobile technology
in saving lives when conflicts and disasters strike.

"In countries prone to disaster or conflict, rapid information sharing
about preventative measures can save lives and property," the
Associate Administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), Rebeca
Grynspan, <"http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2013/04/04/turkcell-and-undp-showcase-lifesaving-technology-/">said
at the event in New York.

"Mobile technology enables citizens to connect to each other and
authorities, spreading critical information in times of crisis."

The event sought to showcase examples of how information technology –
particularly mobile phones – has been used in the prevention, response
and recovery from conflict and disasters around the world.

Turkey had experience using mobile technology during the aftermath of
the Van Province earthquake, which struck the eastern part of the
country in October 2011. More than 600 people were killed and basic
infrastructure, including numerous schools, were seriously damaged or
destroyed.

Ms. Grynspan praised the Turkish mobile company Turkcell for its role
in the transmission of life-saving SOS messages in the wake of recent
earthquakes in Turkey as well as its contribution to post-disaster
recovery and fundraising.

Turkcell says it helped send more than 10,000 text messages requesting
emergency assistance during the earthquake. In addition, with support
from Turkey's Ministry of Education and in association with the
Turkish Education Foundation, Turkcell created 'Money-Box for Van,' a
fundraising initiative that raised millions of dollars to rebuild
quake-resistant housing for teachers and student dormitories.

"In the aftermath of the Van earthquake, Turkcell facilitated ICT
(information and communications technology) access enabling people to
send SMS messages and request help to be rescued," Ms. Grynspan said.
"There is no doubt that Turkcell's actions – encouraged and enabled
through public policy – saved people lives and livelihoods.

"I am confident that today's event will give us ample opportunity to
learn from Turkey's and UNDP's experience," Ms. Grynspan said, adding
that she hoped that these examples would also be replicated in other
parts of the world.
Apr 4 2013 4:00PM
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