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                      Jordan, Israel and Greece. According to media reports, the Corridor will provide a reliable and
                      cost-effective cross-border ship-to-rail transit network to supplement existing maritime routes.

                      The Corridor stretching from India to Europe through the Middle East, is marked by a complex
                      interplay of geographical and socio-economic factors, resulting in diverse disaster risks.
                      While investors and promoters of the trade corridor are already likely using the necessary
                      infrastructure codes and standards to withstand these risks, users of the trade corridor such
                      as freight transporters will need to prepare well for traversing this complex geography safely.
                      This requires an AI-based Disaster Risk Management Tool that would enable business entities
                      using the corridor to plan their business processes and prepare for disaster and climate risks.

                      The proposed tool, AI-PROTECT-IMEC, would offer users of the IMEC trade corridor to access
                      real-time risk data and undertake proactive steps to manage risk. Likewise, this tool would
                      also enable the host national and sub-national governments to manage trade and traffic flows
                      with little disruption and damage due to disasters and extreme climate events. Leveraging AI
                      algorithms, satellite imagery and locally available risk data, this tool would provide informed
                      decision-making support, to enhance disaster resilience and sustainable development across
                      the IMEC region.

                      Intended Use and Problem Statement: AI-PROTECT-IMEC will be utilized to assess and mitigate
                      disaster risks, such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, cyclones and industrial accidents, along
                      the IMEC corridor. The tool addresses the lack of a comprehensive and real-time risk assessment
                      tailored to the users of the trade corridor at risk sue to IMEC region's unique geographical
                      and socio-economic characteristics. Existing solutions often lack granularity, timeliness, or
                      integration across multiple risk factors and governance structures, hindering effective disaster
                      preparedness and response efforts.

                      Limitations of Existing Solutions: Current methods for disaster risk assessment often rely on
                      manual data collection and analysis, leading to delays in decision-making and limited coverage
                      of risk factors. Traditional approaches may struggle to handle the vast amount of data required
                      for comprehensive risk informed decision making across diverse contexts. Furthermore, existing
                      solutions may lack the predictive capabilities necessary for proactive risk management and
                      mitigation.

                      Benefits and Drawbacks of AI-Based Approach: AI-PROTECT-IMEC offers automated data
                      processing, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics, enabling more accurate and timely
                      risk assessment. AI algorithms can identify complex patterns or correlations that may not be
                      apparent through manual methods. However, challenges such as data privacy concerns,
                      algorithm bias, and the need for specialized expertise in AI implementation must be addressed.
                      Nevertheless, the potential benefits of using AI for disaster risk mapping in the IMEC corridor
                      outweigh the drawbacks, offering a valuable tool for enhancing resilience and sustainable
                      development across the region. Integrating AI-PROTECT-IMEC into the planning and design
                      processes of IMEC would mainstream disaster risk considerations, ensuring that infrastructure
                      and development projects are built to withstand potential hazards.

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                      UN Goals:
                      •    SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
                      •    SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure




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