Centros de distribuição da ONU no Brasil: avaliação do impacto da logística humanitária na capacidade de resposta a crises

Abstract

This study aims to assess the impact of establishing a UN Humanitarian Distribution Center in Brazil on the capacity to respond to humanitarian crises affecting Latin America. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), a multicriteria decision-making tool, was used to compare different Brazilian regions based on factors such as logistical infrastructure, proximity to vulnerable areas, and response capability. The results indicated that the Southeast is the most suitable region to set up the center, due to its advanced infrastructure and strategic location, which facilitates the rapid mobilization of supplies to both Brazil and neighboring countries. It is concluded that the creation of this center in Brazil would increase the region's logistical efficiency, enabling faster and more effective responses to crises, as well as reducing dependence on external hubs such as the one in Panama.