The Disaster Resource Network (DRN): an Engineering-Construction Industry Committed to Saving Lives and Livelihoods. DRN acts as a bridge between businesses in the engineering-construction industry, humanitarian response organizations and government agencies to improve international disaster response and preparedness operations in vulnerable regions of the world.

'Saving lives and reducing losses are the first imperative of any disaster relief effort. The business sector has essential skills more...

Economic recovery following conflict can be an extremely difficult challenge, yet it is a critical aspect of a country’s ability to attain stability and lasting peace by creating jobs and rebuilding livelihoods. This program, to be held October 26–29, 2008, in Monterey, CA, will explore the challenges of economic recovery in complex environments. Best practices in use by the various response communities will be discussed and evaluated for their applicability in a variety of situations.

September 21 – 24, 2008, Monterey, CA

This workshop will emphasize cross-community understanding, communication and negotiation skills that focus on ways in which civilian governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations and the armed forces can work more effectively alongside each other in insecure environments. Additionally, participants will be exposed to current and emerging issues from each community, such as UNOCHA’s cluster system and the US more...