Through the experiences of disasters, such as the Hanshin Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake, Japan has a wealth of experience and knowledge on the use of ICT in the area of DRR.
This session will introduce Japan’s experience and knowledge, and speakers from various organizations, such as international organizations and NGOs which promote the use of ICT will discuss DRR and future perspective.

SPEAKER:
Yasuo Sakamoto(Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)/ Brahima Sanou(Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau)/ Said Faisal(Executive Director of AHA Centre (ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management))/ Masanori Sato(Chairman, BHN Association)/ Toru Yamashita(Chief Corporate Adviser, NTT DATA Corporation)