Hi everyone, You may wondering why I'm missing in HOT's action since couple years ago - that's because I was busy working on my research for my masters.
Now I'm pleased to announce that my research titled *Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) for Disaster Management *is completed. Unfortunately I can't published the thesis document yet as it's being examined.However, summary of results (in English and Indonesian) can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/project/Volunteered-Geographic-Information-VGI-for-Disaster-Management-A-Case-Study-for-Floods-in-Jakarta Paper version for journal publication is on progress. *Abstract:* *Existing studies reveal that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to enhance disaster management for reducing disaster risks. However, geospatial information acquisition is a key challenge when using GIS for disaster management, particularly in developing countries. A number of studies reveal that Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) has potential as an alternative method for collecting geospatial information in disaster management. Researchers have called for the development of a framework to account VGI issues.* *This thesis presented a framework to improve VGI use in disaster management by using a qualitative case study of VGI use for flood management in Jakarta. Two qualitative techniques were applied for data collection to identify VGI potential, limitations, and opportunities in disaster management: (i) in-depth structured interviews of 13 participants with experience in producing, managing, and using VGI for disaster management in Jakarta, and (ii) a focus group discussion (FGD) with 13 individuals from a local community with experience in conducting VGI activities to reduce flood risks in their local area. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data.* *Findings from this thesis include how stakeholders in Jakarta are extending the use of VGI in management by using collaborative mapping and geo-located reporting tools. VGI can provide advantages, such as cost-benefit ratios, functionality, and knowledge adding attributes. * *This thesis also identified that VGI issues comprise legal, credibility, public participation, stakeholder engagement, and interoperability. A key contribution of this thesis is a VGI-disaster management framework which comprises non-technical and technical components. This framework builds a strong foundation to enable VGI proliferation in disaster management for government and non-government.* **Cheers!** *Emir Hartato* Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS) Student Department of Geography, University of Canterbury, Christchurch NZ Indonesia Mobile: +6287766721375 | NZ Mobile: +64221887496
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