Security and Risk
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
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: November 1, 2012
Tags: Global, Multi-Country, Global Threats and Political Risk
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: June 13, 2012
Tags: Food Security
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: March 29, 2012
Tags: Food Security
Ernst & Young: Global Bribery and Corruption Fraud Risks
This resource, maintained by Ernst & Young, provides information on effectively managing anti-fraud programs. The site also offers many reports in PDF format regarding global fraud risks and bribery issues within businesses. Publications by Ernst & Young give a global perspective on risks affecting business and provide strategies on how to deal with fraud and bribery risks.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012
Tags: Security and Risk Management
Euler Hermes Weekly Export Risk Outlook
Euler Hermes, a trade credit insurance company, provides weekly information updates on economic and geopolitical events that impact world trade conditions. This weekly bulletin also investigates specific countries and trade conditions that may impact exports in emerging countries. Country risk ratings are also available and can be viewed in the format of a world risk map.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 28, 2013
Tags: Global Threats and Political Risk
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: June 13, 2012
Tags: Food Security
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 people using food security information from different sectors and sources to create more effective food security programs. Many resources regarding food security are provided including training materials, reports, and regional research. The site offers publications organized by topic as well as food security briefs for each individual country. (Site available in English, French, and Spanish.)
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012
Tags: Food Security
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: March 16, 2012
Tags: Crisis and Emergency Management
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: March 16, 2012
Tags: Food Security
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: March 21, 2012
Tags: Security and Risk Management
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: March 29, 2012
Tags: Global Threats and Political Risk
Ready Business
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
Tags: Crisis and Emergency Management
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. Although the site is focused on European and American issues, it has globally-focused publications and archived material available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012
Tags: Security and Risk Management
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, podcasts, forums, events, and a newsletter subscription.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2012
Tags: Security and Risk Management
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. Various publications on food security and links to agriculture statistics are also available. The website can be viewed in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
Tags: Food Security
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: March 29, 2012
Tags: Crisis and Emergency Management
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. Research includes publications, data sets, models and simulations, and videos about food security.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
Tags: Food Security
United States Department of Agriculture: International Affairs
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. This website also provides specific information regarding importing agricultural products into the United States, including inspection standards and guidelines for exporting U.S. agricultural products.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
Tags: Food Security
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, safe practices, educational materials and specific information organized by food type.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 20, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Food Security, United States