Organizational Risk Management from a Humanitarian Perspective

"Organizational Risk Management from a Humanitarian Perspective" is a comprehensive exploration of the theory and practice of risk management within the context of humanitarian organizations. This book delves into the myriad risks these organizations face, including natural disasters, armed conflicts, health emergencies, socio-economic and political uncertainties, and technological vulnerabilities. Grounded in risk management theories, the book also investigates various risk contexts, illustrating how to effectively navigate and mitigate them. It further elucidates the application of international standards, frameworks, and guidelines for effective risk management while emphasizing the importance of global humanitarian values and principles. The book also scrutinizes the weaknesses and challenges faced by international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in their organizational setups and provides valuable insights from past humanitarian emergencies. Additionally, it highlights the integration of risk management into humanitarian operations and underscores the importance of resilience and adaptive capacity in an ever-evolving risk landscape.

Autorentext

Dr. Ahmet Efe is a Senior Field Auditor at the IFRC, holds BA and MSc degrees in Economics and a PhD. in Public Administration and has an extensive experience working in inspection, IT and internal audit. As an accredited trainer and holder of CISA, CRISC and PMP certifications, he teaches part time cyber security, risk management and IT auditing.

Klappentext

"Organizational Risk Management from a Humanitarian Perspective" is a comprehensive exploration of the theory and practice of risk management within the context of humanitarian organizations. This book delves into the myriad risks these organizations face, including natural disasters, armed conflicts, health emergencies, socio-economic and political uncertainties, and technological vulnerabilities. Grounded in risk management theories, the book also investigates various risk contexts, illustrating how to effectively navigate and mitigate them. It further elucidates the application of international standards, frameworks, and guidelines for effective risk management while emphasizing the importance of global humanitarian values and principles. The book also scrutinizes the weaknesses and challenges faced by international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in their organizational setups and provides valuable insights from past humanitarian emergencies. Additionally, it highlights the integration of risk management into humanitarian operations and underscores the importance of resilience and adaptive capacity in an ever-evolving risk landscape.