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Disaster Risk Finance in the Pacific: Get Ready to Respond!

This course provides an in-depth look at how Pacific Island countries manage disaster responses and the essential roles finance personnel play in these efforts. It introduces key disaster and finance legislation, as well as the coordination procedures and organizational structures involved in disaster response. Learners will explore the roles of finance personnel at different stages of disaster risk management and the critical financial functions in preparing for and responding to disasters. Using case studies and country-specific information, the course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to perform key finance functions in disaster preparedness and response operations. This course is suitable for government employees, non-government organizations, the private sector, and students in finance, public administration, and disaster risk management, with a completion time of around 60 minutes.

Delivery Mode

E-Learning

Location

Online

Language

English

Delivery Dates

Self-Paced

Duration

1 Hour

Overview

This course provides an in-depth look at how Pacific Island countries manage disaster responses and the essential roles finance personnel play in these efforts. It introduces key disaster and finance legislation, as well as the coordination procedures and organizational structures involved in disaster response. Learners will explore the roles of finance personnel at different stages of disaster risk management and the critical financial functions in preparing for and responding to disasters. Using case studies and country-specific information, the course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to perform key finance functions in disaster preparedness and response operations. This course is suitable for government employees, non-government organizations, the private sector, and students in finance, public administration, and disaster risk management, with a completion time of around 60 minutes.