161 Mitigating Risk and Increasing Resilience Alcis has 20 years of experience in Afghanistan and has worked in many other complex, fragile regions of the world—collecting data, delivering information products, and consulting on policy. Its clients include national governments, international agencies, banks, private businesses, and the United Nations. Understanding the Needs of a Population In places such as Afghanistan, where the chaos of conflict forces frequent relocation, it’s difficult to find an accurate map of where people live. Since 2017, more than 1.5 million Afghans have been internally displaced. Over the past 50 years, seven million Afghans have migrated to other countries. Alcis uses GIS, imagery, and input from residents to map the current conditions impacting the people and economies of countries in conflict or recovering from it. GIS provides a portrait of the situation, with workflows to reveal where people are vulnerable and who has advantages. The formula considers factors including population density, crop health, who farms highervalue orchards and vineyards, number of livestock, whether lights are on at night, the distance to roads and markets, and access to healthcare or education. With this information, aid organizations can see where to respond and learn who needs the most assistance. Alcis Alcis plotted the growth of reservoirs across the desert in Southwest corner of Afghanistan.
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