New tech strengthens disaster preparedness
Tanzania is partnering with Türkiye to integrate satellite technology and artificial intelligence into its disaster management framework. The initiative aims to improve early warning systems and emergency response capabilities for natural disasters like floods.
Why it matters
Adopting advanced technology for disaster risk reduction is critical for developing nations to mitigate the impact of climate-related events.
ANKARA: TANZANIA is strengthening its capacity to manage disasters through modern technologies, including satellite systems and artificial intelligence (AI), to improve early warning, preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities), Dr Jim Yonazi, said the move was aimed at strengthening the country’s institutional and technical capacity to reduce disaster risks and improve emergency response and recovery systems.
Dr Yonazi said on Monday, during his working visit to Ankara, Türkiye, where he is exploring opportunities to enhance knowledge and cooperation in disaster risk reduction, emergency response and the use of modern technology in disaster management.
During the visit, Dr Yonazi toured Turksat, Türkiye’s satellite operator, where he observed the institution’s operations in satellite services, communications and space technologies.
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