The Role of Airpower in Humanitarian Operations
Abstract
Relief organizations continue to provide humanitarian aid in sub-Saharan Africa, often with tough problems arising from inhospitable environment, insecurity, and political or ethnic generated conflicts. Airpower, with its characteristics of speed, range, and flexibility could alleviate these problems and hence enable relief agencies to perform their duties with fewer obstacles. To be effective, however, those concerned with airpower must understand the functions and problems affecting relief organizations, for only then can a sound strategy be developed that can help enhance efficiency in humanitarian relief operations. This article discusses the role of airpower in humanitarian operations particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, humanitarian organizations, successes and setbacks and Kenya's participation in relief activities. It will also submit suggestions that could help enhance efficiency of airpower in humanitarian operations in the region.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 17, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA340917
Entities
People
- Nick L. Leshan