Security and Risk
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Updated
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) provides strategic insights and policy solutions to current and emerging global issues. Users can find analyses about regional affairs, international stability, and political risk. In addition, insights about longer-range consequences of current practices and policies (global aging, energy, among others) are available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 9, 2012
Community Food Security Coalition
The Community Food Security Coalition is a non-profit North American organization dedicated to building strong and sustainable food systems that ensure access to affordable and nutritious food for all people at all times. The site provides information regarding various events and programs of the organization focusing on food security, as well as news and featured articles on related topics.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 28, 2011
Economic Research Service: Food Security & Hunger
Part of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Economic Research Service provides analyses of the economic issues affecting the safety of the United States food supply. The Food Security & Hunger section of the site provides recent news briefs, publications on the topic, and statistics on food security in the U.S. and world. This resource is U.S. focused but does provide some useful international content.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 2, 2010
Emergency Preparedness Guide Updated
The United States Office of Personnel Management provides an Emergency Preparedness Guide for government officials, media and the general public. The site provides resources regarding solutions in case of emergency events as well as guidance published by the Office of Personnel Management.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012
Ernst & Young Services: Corporate Compliance
This resource, maintained by Ernst & Young Services, provides information on corporate compliance such as how to guides, surveys, articles, and numerous publications. The page also links to key publications of the Open Compliance and Ethics Group, a non profit helping organizations align their governance, compliance and risk management activities.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 15, 2010
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
The role of the European Food Safety Authority is to assess and communicate risks associated with the European food chain. The EFSA provides independent scientific advice and clear communication on existing and emerging risks to food safety. Home page links to news, opinion, events, and key topics related to food safety.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 14, 2011
Food Security Information for Decision Making
Food Security Information for Decision Making, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations, strives to educate using food security information from different sectors and sources to create more effective anti-hunger policies and programs. Each program country is highlighted and publications are organized by topic.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 3, 2010
Global Alert and Response (GAR)
A sub-entity of the World Health Organization, Global Alert and Response aims to alert users to epidemics and other public health emergencies and provide an effective international system for coordinated response. The site presents disease outbreak news, GAR publications and videos.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 2, 2010
Global Monitoring for Food Security (GMFS)
Global Monitoring for Food Security is funded by the European Space Agency and provides early warning, agricultural mapping, and crop yield assessment services in support of food security monitoring activities in Africa. Publications are available on the site and the "Catalogue" section contains interactive maps for GMFS areas.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 28, 2009
International Risk Management Institute (IRMI)
The International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) contains a broad scope of resources related to minimizing the risks associated with doing business. Along with access to seminars and expert commentary, a newsletter is provided to those who wish to sign up for a free subscription. The site is updated frequently to keep on the leading edge of the industry.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 28, 2009
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
Established in 1985 by the United States Department of State, the Overseas Security Advisory Council's main goal is to foster the exchange of security information between the United States Government and private companies operating abroad. The website promotes the dissemination of unclassified information to the general public on security related incidents and threats overseas. Organizational registration is required to access files.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 28, 2009
Political Risk Insurance Center (PRI-Center)
The Political Risk Insurance Center (PRI-Center) is an information portal Web site providing free access to online political risk management and insurance resources. Established as part of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, the PRI-Center provides a database of documents on political risk environments; legal issues; research findings and analysis, as well as tools for practitioners.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 22, 2010
Ready Business Updated
Provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Ready Business outlines measures business owners and managers can take to prepare for returning to business quickly after an emergency, such as a terrorist attack, tornado, fire, or flood.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012
Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS)
The Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) focuses on issues concerning competitive intelligence, international risk management and conflicts. It is focused on European and American issues, but globally-focused publications and archived material are available on the site.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 28, 2009
Security Management Online
Security Management Online is the online version of the monthly magazine Security Management. In addition to the articles of the magazine, this site features a market place, a library, forums, events, and a newsletter subscription.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 21, 2010
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The official website of the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization provides a wide range of information regarding the food security issues in developing countries. In its "Knowledge Forum" and "Media Centre", readers have access to a wealth of articles and information on food security topics for different countries and regions. The website can be viewed in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 2, 2010
The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
The International Association of Emergency Managers is a non-profit educational organization committed to saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters. The website provides related news and detailed information regarding the events held by the IAEM, as well as email discussion groups to promote professional communication on related topics. The website can be viewed in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 2, 2010
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
The International Food Policy Research Institute seeks policy solutions to end malnutrition and poverty. Research is organized by topic or specific country, and the site also provides the latest news and events relating to food policy.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 2, 2010
United States Department of Agriculture: Food and Safety Inspection Service
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) supplies a website pertaining to food safety procedures, produce regulations and policies, food recalls, and food defense and emergency response information. Accompanying this information are fact sheets, job information, and news and events updates.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 28, 2009
United States: FoodSafety.gov
FoodSafety.gov is a gateway website that provides links to selected United States government food-safety related information. Maintained by FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition the site provides news, compliance, educational materials and specific information organized by food type.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 2, 2010