With the theme Role of Risk Managers in Attaining a Resilient ASEAN Community, the conference focused on disaster risk management, safety and security, technology risk management and financial risk management.
In the plenary sessions the following topics were discussed: Advocating Good Governance to Ensure Effective Service Delivery; Mitigating Technology Risk Using Cloud-based Solutions; Government Projects/Programs to Address Technology Risks and the Salient Features Provisions of the Proposed Social Media Policy for Government; Data Privacy Act: Its Pros and Cons; International Laws Addressing Climate Change and Environmental Protection and Our Role as Citizens of the World in Mitigating the Effects of Known Disasters; Importance of Research-Based Policies and Legislation and the Role of Public Servants and Government Officials in Risk Management; and Environmental Protection and Preservation: its Importance in Attaining a Disaster-Resilient Community.
The forum was organized by the Association of Risk Managers of the Philippines (ARMP) Inc., a non-stock, non-profit, organization created to provide relevant trainings, workshops and conferences as well as support services and assistance to universities, schools, local government units and other organizations.