“…It is a very positive trend, and has formed the base for a closer interaction and, hopefully, some very productive action emerging from it during the next big disaster we face. The Disaster Management sector is always in the need for ICT inputs during emergencies, but almost always there is no time – or knowledge resource – easily available...”

Anshu Sharma, SEEDS, New Delhi

“…The way mails are responded are so quickly was one thing which facilitated efficient exchange of information between us. It shows the unique approach of Solution Exchange and the seriousness with which postings are received and circulated.”

Chaman Pincha, Independent Researcher, Chennai

“I am feeling good to have associated myself to this group. It shapes my understanding and further sharpens my active participation towards any type of circumstances leading to devastation.”

A. Sebastian Jayaraj, NGO Coordination and Resource Centre, Madurai

“The situation report prepared by your community is very informative and good. Its an appreciable effort on part of UNDP.”

H. R. Hatwar, India Meteorological Department, New Delhi

“Messages at Disaster Management Community are very useful; particularly the Delhi Declaration is very useful!”

K. M. Parivelan, Tamil Nadu Tsunami Resource Centre, Chennai 

“Thanks, I look forward to engaging in the community. Excellent effort, by the way...”

Bhupinder Tomar, Disaster Policy and Preparedness Department, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva

“…This platform would, certainly, help me to broaden my understanding and vision about the disaster management issues...”

Hidayat Ullah Khan, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Islamabad