About Us Publications Training Media Our Work AT A GLANCE OUR APPROACH Promoting resiliency in SMEs to preserve economy and community Unfortunately, private sector SMEs are among the most vulnerable to disasters. Many do not have the means to invest in technologies to reduce the consequences of disasters before they strike, or the resources to recover after a disaster. Media Release: SMEs to build disaster resilience and promote safe investments in Thailand ADPC in cooperation with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion and the epartment of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation of Thailand organizes a high-level policy dialogue on SMEs' disaster resilience on 8−9 October 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. USAID and NASA using technology for development in Lower Mekong The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have announced a five-year project that will promote the use of satellite imagery to help Asia’s Lower Mekong region predict and cope with floods and other natural disasters. Shutterstock.com/Cristi Matei Disaster Management Conference 2014: ‘The Future we want – A safer Sri Lanka’ Nearly ten years have passed since the Indian Ocean Tsunami disaster struck 13 out of 14 coastal districts in December 26th 2004. It caused devastating loss of lives and widespread damage to infrastructure, environment and subsequently the national economy in Sri Lanka. On the road to resilience for businesses Private companies, both large and small, are severely disrupted by the increasingly extreme events of natural disasters and are often pushed to the brink or even out of business. Since 2003, ADPC has made significant efforts to build the capacity of SMEs and reduce resilience by aiming for national and international standards. 3 Nov - 14 Nov Bangkok 10th International Training Course on GIS for Disaster Risk Management 10 Nov - 28 Nov Bangkok 44th Regional Training Course on Disaster Management 17 Nov - 29 Nov Bangkok and Pattaya 11th Course on Public Health In Complex Emergencies Our common goal We’re aiming to reduce private sector loss Join the dialogue Learn more about our annual lecture series Serving 26 countries The Regional Consultative Committee is in its 15th year Our Information ADPC at a glance Organizational Structure Our Approach Our Partners Our Team Brian Ward Memorial Lecture Series Public-Private Partnerships Regional Consultative Committee on Disaster Management Join Us Our Services Climate Change and Climate Risk Management Disaster Risk Assessment and Monitoring Disaster Risk Management Systems Public Health in Emergencies Resilient Cities and Urban Risk Management Safer Development Planning and Implementation ADPC Core Programs Science Systems Applications Training Training Schedule Archived Courses Alumni Testimonials What We Offer Publications Annual Reports Brochures, Fact Sheets and Posters Case Studies and Interest Stories Conference and Workshop Proceedings Governance Media Releases Multi-Media - News Newsletter: Disaster Management News Policies, Procedures and Guidelines Progress and Assessment Reports Project Reports Strategies Technical Papers Training Manuals, Tool Kits and Handbooks Media Media Releases Our News Head Office SM Tower, 24th Floor 979/69 Paholyothin Road, Samsen Nai Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel: +66 2 298 0681-92 Email: adpc@adpc.net Contact Us © 2014 Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. All Rights Reserved. Stay Connected