Resilience and Crisis Management for SMEs
A comprehensive assessment inspired by ISO 22316 and UNDRR frameworks
Our Resilience Assessment Approach
Developed within the EENRAT platform, this framework aims to evaluate and enhance SMEs’ ability to withstand crises, environmental changes, and financial shocks.
ISO 22316 Organizational Resilience Framework
ISO 22316 focuses on strengthening organizations’ adaptability to environmental, operational, and social crises through leadership, culture, and strategic management.
UNDRR Risk Reduction Framework
UNDRR promotes disaster risk reduction and post-crisis recovery. It emphasizes social and environmental resilience as the foundation of long-term sustainability.
Comparative Analysis
While both frameworks aim to enhance resilience, ISO 22316 focuses on organizational and operational processes, whereas UNDRR emphasizes social and environmental risk management.
| Dimension | ISO 22316 | UNDRR | Proposed Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional Resilience | Strategic planning, leadership, crisis management. | Focus on community resilience. | Strategic leadership and crisis preparedness. |
| Operational Resilience | Business continuity and flexibility. | Preparedness and disaster response. | Process mapping and operational improvement. |
| Financial Resilience | Financial crisis and fund management. | Post-disaster recovery planning. | Investment, risk, and financial sustainability. |
| Human Resources | Culture and leadership. | Social resilience and inclusion. | Training, employee support, flexible work. |
| Environmental Resilience | Disaster preparedness. | Climate change adaptation. | Sustainability and environmental management. |
| Supply Chain Resilience | Supplier diversity and flexibility. | Safety in supply chain under disaster risk. | Risk management and logistics processes. |
Conclusion
The EENRAT approach combines ISO 22316’s organizational focus with UNDRR’s environmental and social perspective, creating a comprehensive resilience model for SMEs.
EEN Project Team
Developed by KOSGEB experts under the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).