Research ObjectivesThis is a six year research project designed to assist New Zealand organisations to recover economic competitiveness after hazard events by improving their resilience. Project overview (PDF, 175K). There is a need for research focused on organisations and their systems, as it is organisations that manage, maintain and operate our infrastructure, create our economy and contribute to our society. The ability of organisations to respond effectively following a hazard event has a large influence on the length of time that essential services are unavailable, and therefore New Zealand’s ability to retain economic competitiveness in the aftermath of a hazard event. This programme is funded by the Foundation of Research Science and Technology (FRST), with a total research budget of $1.8M. The research programme is led by Dr. Erica Seville (nee Erica Dalziell) (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand), and is a collaborative project between the University of Canterbury, University of Auckland, and Kestrel Group. The programme integrates the planning, prioritisation and deployment and legal issues faced by New Zealand institutions. The programme is divided into three inter-related objectives: 1. Organisational planning for hazard events |
