Türkiye earthquakes 2023: Lessons learned on business engagement in the humanitarian response

In this case study, researchers explore the role of businesses in the Turkish context, including successes and challenges in coordinating between the private sector and humanitarian organizations, with the aim of improving private sector collaboration in disaster preparedness and response.

Lessons learned on disaster preparedness include:

• The need for integrating private sector coordination, establishing pre-disaster agreements and creating communication mechanisms that are aligned with the relevant government contingency and response plans would improve communication, resource tracking and resource allocation during an emergency;
• Map where local private sector resources are located and how to access them most effectively, which could be incorporated into local or national disaster response or contingency plans for greater efficiency.
• Businesses should regularly conduct drills, assess potential risks, and ensure that their emergency management and continuity plans are updated.