Risk Management in Developing Countries

Risk Management in Developing Countries

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Guide to risk management in developing countries  

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This unique book covers the nature of risk associated with a wide range of economic activities and draws attention to the possibilities to prevent and reduce them.
The author's proposals, reflecting his long-term experience in insurance and related fields, and his deep concern as a citizen of Africa, merit serious consideration.

Author(s): Irukwu, J. O.


 

Chapter 1 THE NATURE OF RISKS AND SCOPE OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk Defined

Risk Management - Purpose and Function

Development of Risk Management in Third World Countries

 

Chapter 2 RESPONSES TO RISK AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Risk Assumption

Risk Avoidance

Risk Prevention

Self Insurance

Establishment of a Captive

Insurance Company

The Risk Manager

Risk Management and Insurance

Risk Identification

Risk Management Handbook

Analysis of the risk Identified

Communication of the Results of Risk

Analysis Through Reports

Decision As To How To Deal With the Risk

 

PART II FAMILY,PERSONAL AND BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 

Chapter 3 FAMILY OR PERSONAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Family Risk Management

Analysis of the Family's Risk and Types of Loses to which the family is Exposed

Effective Handling of the Family's Risk

Chapter 4 BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

Business Risk Management in Developing Societies

Examples of Business Risks

Pure and Speculative Risks in Business Enterprises

Application of Risk Control Measures to Business Risk

Methods of Risk Financing

Funding Through Captive

Insurance Companies

Distinction Between Faminly and Business Risk Management

 

Chapter 5 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 

Chapter 6 RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS IN BUSINESS CONCERNS

Risk Management as a Management Function

Basic Functions of Management

Modern Concept of the Functions of Management

The Relationship Between Risk Management and other Management Functions

The Legal Resonsibility of Managers, Directors and Officers of Business Enterprises

 

Chapter 7 SCOPE OF THER ISK MANAGER'S DUTIES

The Risk Manager's Duties

The Rsk Management Department Formulating the Company's Risk Management Policy of Outside Consultants

 

PART III MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL RISKS

 

Chapter 8 CRISIS MANAGEMENT AS AN ASPECT OF RISK MANAGEMENT

 

Chapter 9 THE MANAGEMENT OF ENCIRONMENTAL RISKS

Environmental Protection and Pollution Control As Aspects of Risk Management in Developing Countries

 

PART IV THE INSURANCE MECHANISM AS A METHOD OF HANDLING RISKS

 

Chapter 10 INSURANCE MECHANISM AS A METHOD OF HANDLING RISKS

How the Insurance Mechanism Works

Not All Risks are Insurable

Risks Insurable Commercially

Risks Which No Commercial Insuer Would Agree to Insure

Selecting the Insurer - Factors that should be considered in Selecting an Insurer-Security 

Chapter 11 COMPULSORY AND ESSENTIAL INSURANCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS

The need for appropriate Insuance Protection

Compulsary Insuance

Types of Motor Insurance

Employer's Liability Insurance

Other useful Classes of Insurance

Property Insurances

Sums Insured should be Adequate

Policies Available for the

Protection of Properties

Business Theft Insurance

Money Insurance

Goods-in-Transit Insurance

Combined Liability Insurance Policy

Government Credit Insurance

Programme

Vital Insurance for the Small Business Enterprises

Consequential Loss Insurance

Personal Accident, Health and Lift Insurances

The use of Brokers and Insurance

Consultants and Risk Managers

 

PART V BENIFITS OF LOSS PREVENTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

 

Chapter 12 BENIFITS OF LOSS PREVENTION TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Fire Loss Prevention

Fire Losses and their effect on the National Economy

Causes of Most Fire Losses in Developing Countries Today

Effect of Fire Losses on the National Economy

Bush Burning and Fire Loss

Prevention - The Role of Governments, Individuals and other Groups in Fire Loss Prevention, Cost of Loss Prevention

 

Chapter 13. THE URGENT NEED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The Role of Government

Environmental and Safety Laws for Workers

The Role of other Bodies

The Insurance Industry

Commercial and Industrial Concerns

Banks and other Lending Institutions

Risks Management to be taught as a Compulsory subject in Schools and Colleges

Religious and Culture Institutions

 

Chapter 14. CONCLUSION: THE FUTURE OF RISK MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 

Title: Risk Management in Developing Countries
Product Code: 4405Q052
ISBN: ISBN 13: 978-1-85609-021-6 (9781856090216), ISBN 10: 1-85609-021-3 (1856090213)
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Binding Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30 kg

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