Small and Medium Businesses

U.S. Government promotes disaster resilience of Small and Medium Businesses in Samoa

The training is part of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Ready project, which is strengthening the environmental and disaster resilience of Pacific Island Countries.

Around 30 participants — drawing from small- and medium-sized local businesses — participated in the one-day training which informed participants about the importance of business continuity planning, the role of first responders, and recovery after disasters.

They also learned about government services and disaster management plans.