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Cholera - An Introductory Part

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  Some strains of the bacteria Vibrio cholerae cause the small intestine to become infected, resulting in cholera. The severity of the symptoms might range from none to severe. Extremely contagious cholera can result in severe acute watery diarrhea. After consuming infected food or drink, symptoms don't usually appear for 12 to 5 days. If left untreated, cholera can kill both adults and children within hours.   A cholera epidemic or endemic can occur. An place is considered to be cholera-endemic if it has had confirmed cases of the disease within the previous three years and there is proof of local transmission (meaning the cases are not imported from elsewhere). Both endemic and non-endemic cholera countries can experience an outbreak or epidemic of the disease.  Transmission of cholera is strongly correlated with a lack of access to sanitary facilities and clean water. Peri-urban slums and camps for internally displaced people or refugees are examples of typical at...

Safeguarding

What does "safeguarding against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEAH)" mean?  In the broadest sense, safeguarding refers to avoiding harm to people and the environment when providing development and humanitarian aid. It also assuring that children grow up in circumstances that are consistent with the provision of safe and effective care, preventing impairment of children's health or development, protecting children from maltreatment, and taking steps to ensure that all children achieve the best results.  It is common knowledge that aid initiatives can have unforeseen detrimental effects on the local community. Particularly SEAH is well known and well-documented. Although the vast majority of employees and associates of aid organizations are devoted and morally upright, there is always a chance that some may act improperly and endanger local populations, particularly vulnerable groups. Similarly, employees and partners may suffer harm at the hands of t...

INTRODUCTION TO RISK MANAGEMENT

 Effective risk selection and management are essential for company and investment success. An effective risk management approach integrates an organization's objectives, strategic capabilities, and resources to provide value that will support its survival and growth. In order to maximize value, managers must make better decisions and have a keener understanding of the numerous crucial trade-offs in business and investing.  The process of risk management involves defining a risk tolerance, measuring, monitoring, and modifying risks to stay within that tolerance.  For profitable company and investment practices, risk management is essential. Avoiding risk is just one aspect of risk management.  It consists of risk governance, risk identification and measurement, risk infrastructure, risk policies and processes, risk mitigation and management, communication, and strategic risk analysis and integration. A risk management framework is the infrastructure, processes, and an...