Make Your Business Resilient (MYBR): A Multi-hazard Business Continuity Training Programme for SMEs

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the critical drivers of our economies. Yet, they are also the least prepared enterprises when faced with a hazard – up to 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. To support SMEs to better prepare, mitigate and respond to the impact of hazards such as disasters, conflict, health crisis and others, the ILO proposes to create and pilot a multi-hazard business continuity training programme for SMEs - the Make Your Business Resilient (MYBR) programme. Underpinned by a solid project strategy and monitoring, evaluation and learning plan, MYBR will be piloted in selected countries and create a pool of certified trainers that will support at least 400 SMEs in their respective countries to implement Business Continuity Management measures. In addition, the ILO will work with social partners, governments and other stakeholders in the pilot countries to promote an enabling environment for business resilience. The overall duration of the project is 12 months.

Project symbol

GLO/20/38/DEU

Admin unit

SME

Start date

01/12/2020

End date

31/03/2022

Total allocation

118291

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

115281

Development Partners

Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Country/Countries

Global

Outcomes

Outcome 4: Sustainable enterprises as generators of employment and promoters of innovation and decent work