Discover how Pacific island countries respond to disasters and the important roles played by finance personnel. Disaster Risk Finance in the Pacific: Get Ready to Respond! will introduce you to key disaster and finance legislation, as well as the procedures and organizational structures used to coordinate disaster response. You will discover the roles of finance personnel at different stages of disaster risk management and the critical functions of finance personnel in preparing for and responding to disasters in the Pacific. Through the exploration of country-specific information and case studies you will gain the skills and knowledge to perform key finance functions in disaster preparedness and response operations in Pacific island countries. This course is ideal for both finance and non-finance personnel involved in disaster response operations in Pacific island countries. The course is designed for government personnel, but will be of benefit to non-government organizations, the private sector and students of finance, public administration and disaster risk management. The course should take around 60 minutes to complete.
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- Ted like video talks
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- Communities of Practice
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Course Details
- Mode: Self-Paced