The objectives of this activity are:

1. Deepen cooperation between governments and the private sector for disaster risk reduction, particularly as regards the definition of strategies for continuity of government and continuity of business operations, within the context of a comprehensive risk management strategy.
2. Analyze continuity of government and continuity of business operations in terms of prevention and prospecting, as well as an intelligent and highly profitable investment for both governments and the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.
3. Identify successful cases of plans and programmes for specific situations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
4. Assess the various standards and/or methods used to assist governments and the private sector in the preparation of the aforementioned plans.
5. Analyze policy proposals to strengthen plans and programmes for continuity of government and continuity of business operations vis-à-vis adverse events.