About GECSA

GECSA is a non-political gathering of organisations and individuals committed to the promotion of Emergency and Catastrophe Management through dialogue and networking. GECSA members are from all regions of the globe.

Goals
GECSA aims to facilitate exchange of ideas and information related to the field of emergency and catastrophe management.

The objective of the IECM 2014 is to contribute towards the capacity building of the responders during an emergency situation. The event will focus on issues faced during emergencies through new practices, methodologies, case studies which will be discussed by experts from the field.

Vision
Created to promote and maintain the  dialogue and knowledge transfer between organisations committed to the continual study and search for excellence in the field of Emergency and Catastrophe Management.

Mission
Contribute  towards improved capacity building of responders during an emergency situation.

Objectives
To highlight scientific issues and make recommendations

• To promote and advance emergency planning and delivery
• To foster continuing education to all emergency related professionals through the support of the alliance.
• To increase emergency  networks with a common interest in emergency services across the region.
• To strengthen the cooperation amongst the emergency individuals and  organisations and industry globally