A Raspberry in Sub-Saharan Africa? Chances and Challenges of Raspberry Pi and Sensor Networking in Humanitarian Logistics☆

Abstract This paper addresses the chances and challenges of humanitarian logistics in Sub-Saharan Africa with a special view on the application of single-board computers – such as the Raspberry Pi – in combination with sensor networking. In this connection the paper deals with the following questions: Which special circumstances in and challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa need to be considered? How can humanitarian logistics contribute to enhance the supply of people in need with food and medicines? Are Raspberry Pi or other single-board computers and their integration into sensor networks adequate solutions for humanitarian logistics and the supply of food and medicines in Sub-Saharan Africa?