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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.

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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
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Indonesian private sector embraces disaster risk reduction in introductory course

The course focused on enabling businesses to learn about the significance of investing in resilience and addressing disaster risks while considering the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Geneva
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Newsletter

ARISE Newsletter 2023 Q1

The quarterly ARISE Newsletter showcases the latest news and achievements of the ARISE networks and provides an outlook on key future events.
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Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria - The private sector can help communities

The private sector has an important role to play and we call on all businesses to support the response and recovery efforts, in any way they can. One way is to support some of the coordinated efforts of the United Nations.
UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
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EVENT: 2022 ARISE annual general meeting (AGM)

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UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
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Tools

Subnational INFORM Models

The subnational INFORM models identify areas at a high risk of a humanitarian crisis that is more likely to require international assistance, based on risk concepts published in scientific literature.
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Tools

Bosai Solution Database

The Bosai Solution Database is available on the website of Japan Bosai Platform, which is an association of companies whose goal is to make society disaster resilient and sustainable by sharing Japanese bosai solutions with the world.
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Tools

Resilience in a Box

The tool is based on best practices and designed to educate newcomers on business resilience.
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Tools

CARICHAM Business Resilience Toolkit

The toolkit consists of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) guide and template offered in five different languages. and includes tutorial audio visual material for users.
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Annual Report

ARISE Annual Report 2020

ARISE Annual Report 2020 highlights key events, latest news and achievements of the ARISE Networks in 2020-2021

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