• To provide managers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and implement a disaster business continuity and resilience plan for their organization.
• To help managers understand the importance of business continuity and resilience planning.
• To provide the knowledge and skills to reduce the impact of Physical damage to property and infrastructure, supply chain, workforce, and insurance costs.

This course is designed for NGO professionals who are interested in learning about development economics for NGOs, its applications and implications. It is suitable for those who work in or interact with the development sector, such as managers, consultants, analysts, donors, or policymakers. It is also relevant for those who want to enhance their general knowledge and skills in economics and finance.

Day One:

1. Introduction to Disaster Management and Resilience

• Definitions, concepts, and Importance of disaster resilience
• Importance of disaster resilience for organizations

• Developing disaster risk management frameworks
• Strategies for disaster risk reduction and prevention

Business Impact Analysis and Continuity Planning

• Understanding the impact of disasters on organizational functions
• Assessing critical business processes and dependencies
• Developing business impact analysis reports
• Developing and implementing business continuity plans

• Crisis communication and stakeholder engagement

Day Two:

III. Disaster Business Continuity Planning

• Identifying critical business functions
• Developing a disaster business continuity plan
• Testing and rehearsing the disaster business continuity plan

Case studies showcasing successful resilience initiatives 

• Identifying potential organizational risks and vulnerabilities
• Conducting risk assessments and analyzing impacts
• Risk prioritization and mitigation strategies

Building a Culture of Resilience and Sustainability

• Leadership and change management for resilience
• Engaging employees and stakeholders in resilience initiatives
• Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Disaster resilience capacity building

Day Three:

Collaboration and External Engagement

• Coordination with local authorities and emergency services
• Partnerships with city administration and community organizations
• Engaging with suppliers and customers for resilience

VII. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Resilience and sustainability initiatives
• Setting performance indicators and benchmarks
• Continuous improvement and adaptive management

Day Four:

Module IX. Application of business continuity and resilience learning and strategies

• Apply business continuity and resilience knowledge and skills to a real-world case study.
• Identify the type of disaster that occurred.
• Describe the impact of the disaster.
• Identify the organization’s response to the disaster.
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of an organization’s disaster management plan.
• Recommend improvements to an organization’s disaster management plan.

To enhance learning and practical application of concepts, the training course will use a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and real-world examples. Participants will also get the chance to collaborate on group projects and create action plans adapted to the needs of their respective organizations.

The training will be delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, and group exercises. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives and to engage in discussions with their peers. The training will be conducted over a period of two to three days, depending on the level of detail desired.