TISA Bank partners with NDC and IOM for Disaster Preparedness Training

TISA Bank has reinforced its commitment to preparedness by participating in a Disaster Risk Management information session. This initiative was conducted in collaboration with the National Disaster Centre (NDC) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The one-day session gathered representatives from all three organizations to foster awareness regarding disaster preparedness, response coordination, and the national disaster management systems in Papua New Guinea.

The training is a component of a broader capacity-building strategy designed to empower institutions to respond more effectively to disasters and emergencies. Key topics covered included fundamental disaster risk management concepts, hazard identification, communication strategies, national coordination frameworks, and organizational preparedness. Participants also engaged in group discussions focused on internal response mechanisms and the critical importance of integrating disaster risk considerations into operational planning.

For TISA Bank, enhancing preparedness is crucial for safeguarding its staff, customers, and ensuring business continuity across its nationwide operations. TISA Bank's Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Luke Kaul, stated that the session underscores the Bank's dedication to improving its internal capabilities and readiness for emergency response. "At TISA Bank, preparedness is essential to how we protect our people, serve our customers, and sustain our operations," Mr. Kaul said. He added that the engagement with NDC and IOM is a significant step in strengthening internal capacity and ensuring better preparedness for emergencies while contributing to national resilience efforts.

This engagement also marks the commencement of a long-term collaboration between TISA Bank, NDC, and IOM. Future plans include more comprehensive training, such as certified programs in incident disaster management and institutional DRM planning. A total of 20 TISA Bank staff attended the session, representing various departments including Physical Security, Audit, Operational Risk, Property and Facilities, Information Technology, and People and Culture. TISA Bank remains committed to building internal capacity, strengthening preparedness across its branch network, and supporting national disaster resilience efforts through structured partnerships.

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At TISA Bank, preparedness is essential to how we protect our people, serve our customers, and sustain our operations. This engagement with the National Disaster Centre and the International Organisation for Migration is an important step in strengthening our internal capacity and ensuring we are better equipped to respond to emergencies while contributing to national resilience efforts.