This is what the APEC 2011 High Level Policy agreed to in bullet form for public private partnership:
1. Adopt a “Whole of Society” approach to developing and strengthening public-private partnerships that support business and community resilience to disasters. This includes involving all levels of government, non-government, and the private sector;
2. Through public-private partnership programs, encourage a greater role for women in supporting disaster resilient businesses and communities;
3. Strengthen public-private partnerships by sharing information, drawing on best practices, and learning from experiences;
4. Leverage existing programs and resources, and strengthen partnerships that develop during disasters to sustain long-term public-private collaboration and avoid duplication of effort;
5. Establish partnerships based on shared responsibilities and resources, with mutually agreed upon roles and tasks;
6. Cultivate public private partnerships that are open to flexible and innovative ways of working together to build business and community resilience to disasters.
" Whole of Society " approach is very interesting for Thailand, and " Promote and facilitate the use of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), especially for SMEs," in wake of the recent flooding and clean up in Bangkok. The memories of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March the 11 are still fresh in the minds of the victims also the "Hyogo Framework for Action" help prepare Thailand for the next disaster. Hopefully, together with Asian Disaster Preparedness Center and Dr. Krasae Chanawongse Chairman ADPC Board of Trustees ( who taught me), we will be better prepared. Website is http://www.adpc.net for more information and to help.
United Way of Oconee
United Way of Oconee County 2010
United Way of Oconee
United Way of Oconee County 2010
