# A Decentralized Resource Management System Proposal For Disasters: NGO-RMSD (STK-AKYS)

**Authors:** Arzu Özkan, Umutcan Korkmaz, Cemal Dak, Enis Karaarslan  
**arXiv:** [2204.05884](https://arxiv.org/abs/2204.05884)  
**Date:** 2022-04-12  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/arxiv-id/2204.05884v1/

## Key points

- Disaster and emergency management involves multiple organizations, leading to coordination challenges in post-disaster crisis management.
- The NGO-RMSD system is introduced based on blockchain technology to facilitate efficient coordination of resources between NGOs and public institutions during disasters.
- The system utilizes blockchain technology and smart contracts to verify needs, ensure timely delivery of resources, and identify urgent requirements promptly.
- Leveraging the Quorum blockchain framework for energy efficiency, the NGO-RMSD system aims to reach more disaster victims in a timely manner.
- Designed with input from NGOs, the NGO-RMSD system is shared under a free software license to foster community development and enable seamless collaboration among stakeholders involved in disaster response efforts.
- Emphasizing transparency, trustworthiness, and efficiency, NGO-RMSD seeks to enhance overall disaster response capabilities and improve outcomes for those impacted by crises.
- Blockchain technology serves as a distributed ledger system that ensures trust among users without intermediaries through consensus protocols enabling secure transactions within networks.
- The NGO-RMSD system represents an innovative approach towards enhancing disaster response coordination through decentralized resource management facilitated by blockchain technology.

## Summary

Disaster and emergency management is a critical responsibility that often involves multiple organizations. This can lead to coordination challenges in post-disaster crisis management. To address these issues, this paper introduces the NGO-RMSD (Non-Governmental Organization Resource Management System for Disasters) based on blockchain technology. The system aims to facilitate efficient coordination of resources between NGOs and public institutions in times of disaster within a trusted environment. The proposed NGO-RMSD system utilizes blockchain technology to enable autonomous resource management through the use of smart contracts. These contracts play a key role in verifying the needs of individuals affected by disasters, ensuring timely delivery of resources and identifying urgent requirements promptly. By leveraging the Quorum blockchain framework known for its energy efficiency compared to traditional cryptocurrency-based solutions, the NGO-RMSD system aims to reach more disaster victims in a timely manner. Designed with input from NGOs operating in the field, NGO-RMSD is shared under a free software license with the goal of fostering further community development. Its decentralized nature allows for seamless collaboration and resource allocation among various stakeholders involved in disaster response efforts. Through its emphasis on transparency, trustworthiness, and efficiency, NGO-RMSD seeks to enhance overall disaster response capabilities and improve outcomes for those impacted by crises. Furthermore, this paper delves into fundamental concepts related to blockchain technology highlighting its role as a distributed ledger system that ensures trust among users without requiring intermediaries. Consensus protocols play a crucial role in enabling nodes within blockchain networks to agree on transactions and blocks securely. Various types of blockchain networks exist based on factors such as node participation and data visibility. In conclusion, the NGO-RMSD system represents an innovative approach towards enhancing disaster response coordination through decentralized resource management facilitated by blockchain technology. By streamlining communication and resource allocation processes during crises, this system has the potential to significantly improve outcomes for affected individuals and communities while promoting collaboration among diverse stakeholders involved in disaster relief efforts.