Using Safetipin To Build Safer Communities

  • To collect night-time map-based data, comprehensively in a City. There are many agencies involved in collecting data around a city, the most comprehensive being those involved in GIS. These include using satellite imagery and collecting information at street level. Satellite imagery does not provide high resolution Images at night — since reflected light does not provide enough detail. Street level data is used in navigation and is only collected in the day. Hence important safety information such as Street lights, deployment of security / police at night, Street activity at night, transport availability at night, are not available.
  • To develop an acceptable measure for safety. Safety is not quantified either within a city or across cities, Studies have been descriptive giving insights into why a particular area Is unsafe and what should be done. On a macro basis however, focusing resources requires an objective method of measurement. So if each neighbourhood or district had a safety score, resource allocation for improving safety can be made on an informed basis. Additionally, improvements as a result of initiatives taken by stakeholders can also be quantified 
  • To engage with key stakeholders, Including grassroots groups, on the issue of safety. In addition to government action, other groups including residents associations, NGOs, concerned citizens need to participate in improving safety.
    • The SafetiPin app and online portal provide a method for each individual to see all posts and data in their ‘circles of interest’. Wide usage and discussion on this should lead to increased concern and action.
    • Other stakeholders such as NGOs, City Planners, and Service Providers will have access to this data, analytics and safety scores. They can use it in planning and implementing initiatives.
Country:
Kenya
Region: Africa
Donors: Active Learning Solutions PVT Ltd
Theme: Research/scientific institutions, Urban development and management, Disaster prevention and preparedness
Project Timeline
End Date: 31st March 2020
Start Date: 24th April 2017
Budget Utilisation
Budget: $20,000
Expenditure: $20,000

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