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The GIAN is an international research network founded by the University of Geneva, the Graduate Institute of International Studies (GIIS) and the Graduate Institute of Development Studies (GIDS). Its main objective is to create synergies among various entities, principally academic institutions and international organizations - governmental or non-governmental - to further the role of Geneva and Switzerland in the service of peace and justice. The GIAN is replaced by the Swiss Network for International Studies as of 1 January 2008.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.