Crises come in all shapes and sizes – from flood and famine, earthquake or pandemic to smaller-scale but none-the-less challenging events, such as a building collapse, fire, rail crash or localised outbreak of an infectious disease. Preparing to deal with national and local emergencies does not have to be expensive. A simple, well-thought-out crisis management contingency plan, at a national or local level, can save lives and enhance reputations nationally and internationally, particularly in a world where real-time global media is ever-critical. It is also an essential ingredient of effective and responsible modern governance.
RIPA International’s Crisis Management programme is designed to help policy makers, strategists and emergency planners at national to local level. Through a mixture of expert presentations, case studies and exercises, it will improve participants’ understanding of key strategic considerations in creating an effective emergency contingency plan for their own ministry, department or organisation.