A member of the FITTEST team installs a repeater on top of a radio tower in the Diffa region of Niger. Copyright: WFP/Mariko Hall
Telecoms Unit Brings The Niger Relief Effort Online
An effective emergency telecoms system is ensuring the humanitarian community in Niger is able to deliver relief and support to people affected by last year's drought. The system, set up by WFP’s emergency IT unit, FITTEST, was built around three radio channels that enable staff to remain in contact wherever they are.
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Country at a glance 2011
| Planned Beneficiaries | 1,832,356 |
| Beneficiary needs (mt) | 83,493 |
| Beneficiary needs ($US) | 130,073,470 |
