SMEs

SMEs account for 99% of all businesses and 1 out of 3 people work in an SME globally, so they are closely linked into community structures. They are therefore critical for the resilience of countries and communities; SMEs recognized drivers of innovation which is key to changing our approach to DRR.  For more information see UNDRR's compendium of SME resources.

Latest on SMEs from the private sector

Update

31 December 2023

Top Leaders Forum bridges gap between private and public sectors in disaster risk reduction

Organized by ARISE Philippines, SMPHI, NRC, and its partner agencies, the Top Leaders Forum centered around the theme of “Transforming Victims to Victors: A Multi-Sectoral Approach to Inclusive Resilience”.

ARISE Philippines

Update

30 October 2023

Building Resilience Together: ARISE AGM 2023

On 13 September 2023, the UNDRR-facilitated ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies convened the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its membership in a fully virtual format.

UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)

Documents and publications

Tools

25 October 2023

Self-diagnosis of business resilience

This tool will help you identify your company's strengths and areas for improvement. With this information, you can take steps to make your business more resilient, competitive, and sustainable.

Documents and publications

Network Report

31 August 2023

2022 ARISE Philippines Annual Report

The report showcases the strategy, actions and results following two-pronged approach to internally transforming their operations which affects how the Network performs guided by the mission, vision and commitments to implement the Sendai Framework.

Update

31 August 2023

Empowering disaster resilience: ARISE Philippines' breakthrough webinar on space science and innovation

Timed perfectly to coincide with the National Disaster Resilience Month, the webinar embarked on a voyage to explore the vital intersection of space science and technology in strengthening disaster resilience.

ARISE Philippines

Update

15 August 2023

Igniting resilience with the wildfire disaster risk reduction scorecard

In a world increasingly threatened by the destructive blaze of wildfires, communication, persuasion, and dialogue stand as the guiding lights that can bring a wide array of stakeholders into alignment and into action.

ARISE United States of America

Update

27 June 2023

Unleashing the power of the private sector: Amplifying disaster risk reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean

The VIII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean was held in Punta del Este, Uruguay from February 28 to March 2, 2023.

ARISE Uruguay

Update

16 June 2023

Eighth ARISE Japan annual symposium highlights many forms of private sector DRR investment

ARISE Japan hosted its eighth ARISE Japan Public Symposium, together with co-host, UNDRR Kobe, on 8 March 2023.

ARISE Japan

Update

25 May 2023

Leveraging private sector strengths to overcome crises - lessons from Türkiye and beyond

The UNDRR ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies co-organized an event called 'Businesses on the Frontlines of Crises: Lessons Learned from Türkiye and Beyond' as part of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks in Geneva.

UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)

Update

1 June 2023

Breaking barriers and building resilience - launching the Women International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction Philippines Chapter

In a significant stride towards promoting women's leadership in disaster risk reduction (DRR), the Women International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction Philippines Chapter (WINDRR PH) was officially launched on April 26, 2023.

ARISE Philippines