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DRR technology sharing and transfer through web-based platforms: Lessons learned from Korean studies

Yongkyun Kim (Ministry of Public Safety and Security, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
Hong-Gyoo Sohn (Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
Youngjai Lee (Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
Jong-Moon Chung (Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea)

Disaster Prevention and Management

ISSN: 0965-3562

Article publication date: 1 August 2016

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Abstract

Purpose

Disaster risk reduction (DRR) technology sharing has emerged as an important global issue across national boundaries. As a result, the DRR technology-sharing environment needs strengthening based on the findings of difficulties in sharing, investment, and commitment. The purpose of this paper is to three fold: first, it will clarify that a web-based platform is the best conduit for linking DRR technology from the supplier to the beneficiary developing countries. Second, it will find the most evolutionary path based on Korean case studies. Finally, it will make recommendations for the efficient implementation of a web-based platform for DRR technology sharing.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper posits that DRR technology sharing is a necessary part of enhancing resilience to disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. The evolution of web-based approaches (a merchandise display-type platform, a journal-type platform, an electronic market-type platform, and an architecture and governance-type platform) and an actual case of space technology sharing providing support for an evolution toward community-based technology sharing in DRR. The research will find the most efficient way going forward based on the case study of a four-year R & D project sponsored by the South Korean Government. It will also find the success factors for the way to establish and operate the platform efficiently and effectively through case studies of the four types of web-based platforms.

Findings

Sharing of DRR technology through a web-based platform among Asia-Pacific countries is necessary in order to equip all parties with essential technology to mitigate intensifying disasters, to overcome the barriers of technology sharing, to breakdown transfer issues due to language barriers, and to strengthen insufficient DRR budgets. Among the four types of web-based platforms, the architecture and governance-type platform proved to be the most effective and efficient. In addition, four principles for an efficient implementation are identified through case studies, analysis, and research.

Originality/value

This paper reports on the reasons why it is difficult for DRR technology sharing in the Asia and Pacific regions and suggests a web-based DRR technology-sharing platform as a solution for the region. Moreover, it substantiates that the architecture and governance platform type as the most efficient and effective evolution with four principles: develop based on end-user’s needs; take a problem-solving approach; contain interactive communication tools; and provide business opportunity.

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Citation

Kim, Y., Sohn, H.-G., Lee, Y. and Chung, J.-M. (2016), "DRR technology sharing and transfer through web-based platforms: Lessons learned from Korean studies", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 25 No. 4, pp. 430-448. https://doi.org/10.1108/DPM-05-2015-0097

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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