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The
Center for International Disaster Information provides information for the
convenience of the client, which in no way constitutes an endorsement of
the service, or a guarantee that it will be utilized by the client.
It is the responsibility of the client using the services to verify
the quality and quantity of services offered. Companies seeking U.S. government contracts or goods and services
should refer to the Commerce Business Daily (cbd.cos.com)
and the procurement Section of USAID website at www.usaid.gov.
N.B: Additions will be made to this list regularly. Organizations wishing to be
considered for inclusion on this list, please submit your contact and program
information for consideration to: cidi@cidi.org.
Comments and suggestions are welcome.
Disaster Preparedness and Planning Resources for International Corporate Operations
Business and Industry Council for Emergency Planning and Preparedness
(BICEPP)
Enhanced emergency preparedness and contingency planning within the business community.
www.bicepp.org-
- World Environment Center
(WEC)
Independent, not-for-profit, non-advocacy organization that advances sustainable
development. A platform for collaboration, partnership and the exchange of
information between industry, government, non-governmental organizations
and other sectors. Program: Local Accident Mitigation and Prevention (Lamp)
www.wec.org
Disaster Specific Resources
Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC)
A partnership to mitigate disasters and save lives. How to prepare for a hazard that has no warning; coordinate the earthquake response; mitigation
and preparedness programs.
www.cusec.org-
- National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)
Fire and life safety information and products, access to hazardous materials standards
and technical information to first responders.
www.nfpa.org
Sector-Specific Resources
MEDIA - National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
A full-service trade association. That promotes the interests of radio and
television broadcasters in Washington and around the world. Provides a
step-by-step guidebook for broadcasters to help people as they struggle to cope
with natural disasters.
www.nab.org-
- COMMUNICATIONS - Ericsson
Through Ericsson Response, Ericsson wants to improve the international relief
work by bringing skilled staff and additional technology to be used in the relief
operations. That requires close partnerships with the leading relief
organizations. In partnership with UNDP, OCHA and IFRC Ericsson Response is
developing with local offices disaster preparedness programs around the
world.
www.ericsson.net/ericssonresponse
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- SECURITY - American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
Preeminent international organization for security professionals responsible
for security, including managers and directors of security as well as corporate
executives and other management personnel. ASIS is dedicated to increasing the
effectiveness and productivity of security practices by developing educational
programs and materials that address broad security concerns.
www.asisonline.org
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- INFORMATION RESOURCES - Pan
American Health Organization (PAHO)
PAHO’s Catalog of Disaster Publications and Information Resources is available
on the internet. The catalog contains a detailed description of all PAHO disaster
training materials (books, CD-ROMS, slides and videos) and other sources of
information, including the Virtual Health Library for Disasters, SUMA, the
Regional Disaster Information Center (CRID) and the principal web sites with
PAHO content. Consult the online catalog at www.paho.org/disasters under the
section on publications. For a print copy of the catalog, write to disaster-publications@paho.org.
www.paho.org
International Humanitarian Organizations and the Private Sector
United Nations - First on the Ground Project
A collaborative initiative between the United Nations, various humanitarian
organizations and the private sector to improve emergency response and disaster
mitigation.
www.un.org/millennium/media/OCHA.htm
International Financial Institutions
World Bank - MIMI Project
A World Bank initiative targeting loss reduction in disaster-prone countries
through collaboration with partnerships in the global reinsurance industry.
The Disaster Sector in Disaster-Prone Countries
Pepsi, Lasco, Shell Help Flood Victims (Jamaica)
Private sector firms in Jamaica donate valuable commodities to flood victims.
www.jamaicaobserver.com
University Research on Private Sector/Disaster-Related Issues
A research project investigating private sector participation in natural disaster
reduction around the world.
www.benfieldhrc.org/disaster_studies/csr/csr_overview.pdf
Trends in Corporate Responsibility
Canadian web site providing information related to Corporate Social Responsibility.
www.conferenceboard.ca/ccbc/asr_topic/csr_trends.htm
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