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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.

Latest on SMEs from the private sector

Network Report
Documents and publications

ARISE Network Activity Reports

ARISE Network and global Individual members submitted their reports on 2023
Board Meeting
Update

ARISE Board sets strategic direction for 2023-2026 to enhance global disaster resilience

The ARISE Board Meeting, held on May 22, 2024, in a hybrid format, was a significant moment marked by the introduction of SRSG Kamal Kishore and approval of the workplan for 2023-2026.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
The work in mangrove restoration.
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FUNDEMAS' innovative approach: Strengthening biodiversity and business for mangrove restoration

FUNDEMAS, part of El Salvador's ARISE network under UNDRR, leads a unique initiative focusing on Biodiversity and Business in partnership with Davivienda Seguros and GIZ.
Fundación empresarial para la acción social
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Update

Empowering for resilience: International women's day and gender equality in disaster resilience

International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March annually, stands as a global tribute to the remarkable achievements of women across all spheres of life and an urgent call to action for gender equality.
UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
group photo of people at the COP28
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ARISE's contribution at COP28 to raise the voice of the private sector

ARISE United Arab Emirates (UAE) in collaboration with UNDRR organised an event during the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
ARISE United Arab Emirates
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Documents and publications

Digital Transformation in Emergency Response: Leveraging monday.com ERT to Address Emergencies in Uganda

This case study explores the collaboration between the monday.com Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Uganda government, and the Uganda Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) in response to extreme flooding in Northeastern Uganda.
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Documents and publications

2023 ARISE US Year End Report

ARISE US is the US Network of ARISE. ARISE was established by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to, among others, build public-private collaboration globally in disaster risk reduction (DRR).
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Documents and publications

ARISE Newsletter: Highlights from 2023

Ahead of the forthcoming annual report, this newsletter update shares news and information showcasing private sectors' disaster resilience in action from across our global network.
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Documents and publications

ARISE Africa Newsletter

The new quarterly newsletter of ARISE Africa, intended to reach the public sector, private sector, and other non-governmental actors in Africa who are concerned with and working in the disaster risk reduction sector.
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Update

Building resilience together: Philippines to host Asia-Pacific leaders for APMCDRR 2024

The Philippines is gearing up to host the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), scheduled to take place in Manila from October 14 to 17, 2024.
ARISE Philippines

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