Vanuatu is considered the world's most at-risk country for natural disasters, but despite this regular experience, relief supplies do not always make it to where they are most needed.
The Red Cross hopes to address that by linking with aid agencies and local communities via an online digital 'warehouse'.
Astrid Boulekone, the General Manager of the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the initiative will help all people and organisations involved in disaster response work.
Boulekone told Pacific Beat the platform will allow NGO’s to communicate directly with local suppliers about their orders for the supply of items.
She said the local suppliers could include retailers, wholesalers, hardware shops and suppliers of agriculture products.
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