Abstract
This paper discusses the apparent disconnection between disaster risk management research and the lack of tools for business continuity after disastrous events in Chile. As disasters are a common occurrence in business development, local firms are becoming aware of the need for having tools for preparedness and mitigation of negative effects of disasters. Nevertheless, in Chile, this private awareness seems to be part of the business aptitude of large-sized firms rather SMEs. Some of the arguments presented here illustrate this gap between local firms and their need to integrate business continuity management into their business operations and their decision making to cope with disaster risks. In this vein, this document argues the need for innovative academic offerings in Chile and presents a proposal to advance in linking disaster risk management and business education at the University of Chile. This program is developed in the medium-term for each of its components, starting with undergraduate students and achieving major actions with public and private stakeholders in a progressive ladder of initiatives.
Highlights
Latin America faces an increasing number of disasters related to anthropic, socio-natural and natural origins
This paper argues about the need of linking business education and disaster risk reduction
As previously discussed, the University of Chile is interested and committed in addressing: Business Continuity Planning, especially after the evidence found in case studies in mining and Caldera city
Summary
Latin America faces an increasing number of disasters related to anthropic, socio-natural and natural origins. Some arguments that explain this situation are the process of continuing growth of cities in regions with a history of natural hazards, and the weakness of local planning tools to guide the appropriate location and organization of the economic activities, mainly in areas of exposure. Authorities and investors have become more aware of the importance of taking into account extreme events as a real threat to business and the economy. This change in perspective consists of assuming that natural phenomena will cause structural and economic damage in both the short and long term
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