An introduction to developing National Emergency Telecommunication Plans

This online self-paced course by the International Telecommunication Union is aimed at providing information on how to develop National Emergency Telecommunications Plans through a multi-stakeholder approach including all phases of disaster management.

This course is based on the 'ITU Guidelines for National Emergency Telecommunication Plans' available on the International Telecommunication Union website and referenced throughout the course. 

This badge attests understanding of the knowledge and tools needed to develop National Emergency Telecommunication Plans (NETPs), tailored to the specific needs of every country and following the multi-hazard, multi-technology, multi-phase and multi-stakeholder principles.

OBJECTIVES:

• Basic knowledge to develop an NETP tailored to the needs of a country;

• Basic knowledge on coordination challenges, and planned resiliency requirements;

• Understanding of the overall risks for telecommunication/ICT infrastructure and contingency planning.

CONTENT:

1. Developing a National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP)

2. Telecommunication & ICT Legislation and Regulation for Disaster Risk Management

3. Four Phases of Disaster Risk Management

4. Capacity Building, Training, Drills, and Support

5. The Role of Regulation in Emergency Communications and Telecom/ICT Contingency Planning

Duration: 4.5 hours

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