Comments on: Madagascar: After the storm Ivan, the aftermath http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:38:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Global Voices на македонски » Мадагаскар: Научени лекции и спасувачки напори по 3-тиот суров тропски циклон (Jokwe) во еден месец http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-2/#comment-1406417 Global Voices на македонски » Мадагаскар: Научени лекции и спасувачки напори по 3-тиот суров тропски циклон (Jokwe) во еден месец Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:35:53 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1406417 [...] втората половина на јануари, 3 сурови тропски циклони го погодија Мадагаскар, последниот од [...] [...] втората половина на јануари, 3 сурови тропски циклони го погодија Мадагаскар, последниот од [...]

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Madagagascar: Lessons learned and relief effort after the 3rd severe tropical cyclone (Jokwe) in a month. http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-2/#comment-1406161 Global Voices Online » Madagagascar: Lessons learned and relief effort after the 3rd severe tropical cyclone (Jokwe) in a month. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:36:37 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1406161 [...] via planete vivante) Since late January, 3 severe tropical cyclones have affected Madagascar tremendously, the latest being cyclone Jokwe who made [...] [...] via planete vivante) Since late January, 3 severe tropical cyclones have affected Madagascar tremendously, the latest being cyclone Jokwe who made [...]

]]> By: The Cyclonic Season in Madagascar Deadly but With Very Little Press Coverage « It’s Getting Hot In Here http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1402633 The Cyclonic Season in Madagascar Deadly but With Very Little Press Coverage « It’s Getting Hot In Here Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:44:22 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1402633 [...] of planete vivante also noticed that the coverage in the french press was reduced to a bare minimum. “Hardly some paragraphs in [...] [...] of planete vivante also noticed that the coverage in the french press was reduced to a bare minimum. “Hardly some paragraphs in [...]

]]> By: Cyclone Ivan, Madagascar : blogs et google maps « Planète Vivante http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1391674 Cyclone Ivan, Madagascar : blogs et google maps « Planète Vivante Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:38:44 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1391674 [...] Voices : Madagascar : After the storm Ivan, the aftermath de Lova [...] [...] Voices : Madagascar : After the storm Ivan, the aftermath de Lova [...]

]]> By: Lova Rakotomalala http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1391662 Lova Rakotomalala Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:16:38 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1391662 I think the coverage of the cyclone in mainstream media in both the US and France was at best, underwhelming. Minimal is probably a better word to describe it. The fact that communication was unreliable within the country itself as Jacqui said was probably one of the reason for the lack of coverage. However, many citizens and many independent media platforms we mentioned above made a conscious effort to relay as much information as possible and as often as possible. The circumstances are unfortunate but this is another example of why the existence of alternative media is so critical. I think the coverage of the cyclone in mainstream media in both the US and France was at best, underwhelming. Minimal is probably a better word to describe it.
The fact that communication was unreliable within the country itself as Jacqui said was probably one of the reason for the lack of coverage.
However, many citizens and many independent media platforms we mentioned above made a conscious effort to relay as much information as possible and as often as possible.
The circumstances are unfortunate but this is another example of why the existence of alternative media is so critical.

]]> By: mariesophie http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1391519 mariesophie Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:23:10 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1391519 Hi Lova I've just writen a mail to Joan and I said I am really disappointed by so little news given in the French press and I am sometimes ashamed of my country!!! Hardly some paragraphs in the newspaper "Le Monde" and on the national television. Many Malagasy complain here and rightly!!! Thank's for all the work we can do together to inform the population !!! Hi Lova
I’ve just writen a mail to Joan and I said I am really disappointed by so little news given in the French press and I am sometimes ashamed of my country!!!
Hardly some paragraphs in the newspaper “Le Monde” and on the national television. Many Malagasy complain here and rightly!!!
Thank’s for all the work we can do together to inform the population !!!

]]> By: Jacqui http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1391307 Jacqui Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:13:44 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1391307 Guido I agree with you, however personally connected to St Marie as my son Nathan and friends were on St Marie when cyclone Ivan hit, the four days it took Nathan to let us know that they were all fine was hell..... regards from South Africa Jacqui Guido

I agree with you, however personally connected to St Marie as my son Nathan and friends were on St Marie when cyclone Ivan hit, the four days it took Nathan to let us know that they were all fine was hell…..

regards from South Africa
Jacqui

]]> By: Guido http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1390899 Guido Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:47:11 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1390899 I have followed this unfolding catastrophe from a long distance, but am appalled at the lack of awareness in the world at large. I have started a dedicated blog, relaying reports about Ivan's aftermath. Hope it helps. I have followed this unfolding catastrophe from a long distance, but am appalled at the lack of awareness in the world at large. I have started a dedicated blog, relaying reports about Ivan’s aftermath. Hope it helps.

]]> By: The Purple Corner » Features » The Devastating Cyclone You Never Heard About http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1390814 The Purple Corner » Features » The Devastating Cyclone You Never Heard About Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:08:04 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1390814 [...] visuals, see video or a slideshow. Reports suggest 15,000 are homeless because of the storm, and 22 [...] [...] visuals, see video or a slideshow. Reports suggest 15,000 are homeless because of the storm, and 22 [...]

]]> By: Lova Rakotomalala http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1389994 Lova Rakotomalala Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:38:51 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1389994 Hi Marie-sophie, I have been visiting your website at least 4 or 5 times a day for updates during the cyclone. I cannot say enough about the tremendous work you did. Thank you from all of us anxious for frequently updated news in times of crisis. Hi Marie-sophie,
I have been visiting your website at least 4 or 5 times a day for updates during the cyclone. I cannot say enough about the tremendous work you did. Thank you from all of us anxious for frequently updated news in times of crisis.

]]> By: marie-sophie http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1389960 marie-sophie Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:26:22 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1389960 Excellent Lova and thank's a lot ! I know very well Madagascar and as a geographer I'm interested in la Grande Île !!! and all Indian Ocean. Nice to see how all malagasy bloggers collaborate !!! marie sophie Planete Vivante Excellent Lova and thank’s a lot !
I know very well Madagascar and as a geographer I’m interested in la Grande Île !!! and all Indian Ocean.
Nice to see how all malagasy bloggers collaborate !!!
marie sophie Planete Vivante

]]> By: The Purple Corner » Featured » Cyclone Ivan Post-Landfall : aux secours ! http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/comment-page-1/#comment-1389510 The Purple Corner » Featured » Cyclone Ivan Post-Landfall : aux secours ! Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:09:45 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/02/20/madagascar-after-the-storm-ivan-the-aftermath/#comment-1389510 [...] GlobalVoices post by Lova translated in Malagasy by Tomavana [...] [...] GlobalVoices post by Lova translated in Malagasy by Tomavana [...]

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