US - Vietnam sister cities initiative launches

(VNF) - The sister cities disaster preparedness program was launched in Vietnam on May 15th by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partner, Peace Winds America.
May 15, 2015 | 14:07

(VNF) - The sister cities disaster preparedness program was launched in Vietnam on May 15th by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partner, Peace Winds America.

Accordingly, numerous small and medium sized businesses will participate in the three-year initiative that promotes business resilience and public-private cooperation in partnership with the port city of Hai Phong.

In May 2015, the initiative begins a business continuity training program for ten pre-selected pilot businesses. Upon completing this program, the business leaders will be better able to protect their organizations from disaster risks by using actionable business continuity plans. These pilot businesses will serve as models for other Hai Phong businesses in preparing for continuity during future disasters. Vietnamese trainers representing business associations, universities, and the government will join the pilot sessions for “Train the trainer” program.

“Like many of Vietnam’s coastal cities, Hai Phong is exposed to rising sea levels and increased storm risks, leaving the private sector concerned about continued loss of business, damage to infrastructure and employee safety. This initiative focuses on increasing business resilience and improving public-private coordination on disaster planning within Hai Phong,” said USAID/Vietnam’s Mission Director, Mr Joakim Parker.

Working closely with the local authority and business representatives, the program provides technical expertise to strengthen disaster planning, risk reduction and recovery, thus harnessing the existing Seattle-Hai Phong sister city relationship, relying heavily on disaster management and business continuity experts within the Seattle area as well./.

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