Erik Hersman: Reporting crisis via texting

The video discusses Ushahidi, a platform developed to crowdsource information during crises, initially created in response to post-election violence in Kenya. It highlights Ushahidi's global deployment and the challenges of managing information overload during events like the Mumbai attacks. The speaker introduces the idea of a crowdsourced filter to refine and verify information, emphasizing the innovation coming from Africa and the collaborative efforts of young developers.

What was the primary purpose of developing Ushahidi during the post-election violence in Kenya?

• To develop a new mobile game

• To create a social media platform

• To allow mobile phone users to report incidents

• To provide entertainment

Which regions are targeted for the deployment of the Ushahidi platform?

• Only in Europe

• Both developed and developing regions

• Only in the United States

• Only in Africa

What is the main challenge faced when dealing with crisis information, as discussed in the video?

• Lack of information

• Poor internet connectivity

• Information overload

• High cost of data

What innovative solution is Ushahidi working on to handle the information overload?

• A new social media app

• A crowdsourced filter

• A mobile game

• A news website

Where did the innovative idea of Ushahidi originate?

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa