PSBA 6th International Research Colloquium & Training Program : CHAIR - Prof. Dr. Tabassam Raza
Channel: Ernie Lopez
Date: 2021-12-03

Local and International distinguished guests, experts, and resource speakers have been invited to share their field knowledge and expertise to help us understand and get in touch with realities in the face of COVID-19 pandemic and how it has impacted our country’s economy. The graduate students will be presenting their respective researches in the hope that with this kind of platform, a contingency plan can be formulated to guarantee business continuity and promote the recovery of the world economy, at large.

The 6thIRC&TR aims to drive a discussion focusing on the following key areas:

1. How COVID- 19 pandemic has impacted MSMEs in the Philippines. 
2. Identifying the internal and external challenges that micro, small, and medium enterprises are facing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Support government Institution in mainstreaming disaster risk management (DRM) and Climate Change Adaptation in development planning
4. Promoting awareness and understanding on process of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction assessment process, planning and with the ownership of the community. 
5. Share on how to address and create contingency plans, emergency situation analysis, and crisis management towards rescue and response.
6. Disseminating knowledge on financial mechanisms towards disaster management and business continuity planning. 
7. Accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
8.  Consolidating of all the presentations and inputs of the 6th IRC&TR in terms of proceedings as one of the deliverables for Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitment (SFVC) online platform that was developed in line with the overall UNDRR Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.