The Workshop will focus, among other interesting subjects, on the Experiences and Lessons Learned in Recent Disasters, including observations, needs, opportunities and best practices, as well as the legal and regulatory environment required; Telecommunication/ICT Networks and Applications – From Preparedness to Recovery, building redundancy and protecting communications systems in times of crisis, prioritizing the protection, restoration and use of telecommunications networks in emergency situations; and Creating and Implementing a National Emergency Communications Plan including presentations of examples of disaster management plans that link communications to national disaster response priorities.