by Dispatch Content | Sep 4, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Natural Disasters Natural disasters can have a devastating impact on organizations and their personnel, particularly in areas with less developed infrastructure and regulations as is often the case in frontier markets. Consider the following steps...
by Dispatch Content | Jul 17, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Food Safety Food safety awareness is essential for those operating in frontier markets as food handling practices can vary widely. Consider these basic steps to decrease the risk of illness from food: Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly Cook...
by Dispatch Content | May 7, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Evacuation Sites Evacuations involve the relocation of personnel from one country to another, often under crisis conditions. Evacuations are a stressful, high-stakes exercise for which preparation is essential to success: Consider the following...
by Dispatch Content | May 1, 2023 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s Detention Continues, Quieting Opposition Voicess Summary: The detention of Ennahdha Party leader Rached Ghannouchi has continued, stretching to two weeks since his initial arrest at his home in Tunis. The charges against Ghannouchi reportedly...
by Dispatch Content | Feb 7, 2023 | Contingency
Emergency Communications: Planning and Preparation The risks involved in managing crises can be compounded when communications are disrupted. On occasion, loss of communications infrastructure can accompany natural disasters or civil unrest. Every organization...
