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How IoT Early Warning Systems Can Help Save People From Mudslides
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How Drones Can Help in Humanitarian Emergencies
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5 Ways to Harness Data and Technology for Disaster Response
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Mine Kafon Drone: The Best ICT4D Kickstarter Ever
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How ICTs Help WFP Increase Food Security in DRC
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Help Build a Cash Transfer Technology Catalog
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