The OCHA/UNDP Connecting Business initiative (CBi) and its Member Networks responded to 32 crises, mobilized over US$7 million in cash and in-kind donations, and reached more than 5.5 million people…
The last time I attended an ASEAN event on disaster management was in 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was the workshop on developing the ASEAN Joint Disaster Response Plan, aimed at strengthening…
This year, #nomatterwhat is the theme for World Humanitarian Day, highlighting the continuing commitment to deliver humanitarian support to affected communities no matter the challenges or obstacles…
Recently, Glen Craig, Chairperson of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council (VBRC) – a CBi Member Network – was presented with the Vanuatu Presidential 2023 Medal by Honourable President Nikenike…
Over the past few weeks in the Philippines, the Mayon volcano has and affected almost 38,000 people across 26 barangays, or districts. More than 20,000 individuals have been displaced and are staying…
Recent events in Türkiye such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the high-magnitude earthquakes that happened earlier this year served as a reminder that disasters affect the competitiveness and…
Business preparation and resilience can be linked to humanitarian response and business recovery after a disaster. That’s why it’s essential to involve local businesses in disaster preparedness,…