Accountability
Accountability is being responsible for using power and resources properly, taking into account the views of those affected by decisions and actions, and being able to be held to account for the consequences of those decisions and actions. (Centre for Disaster Protection).
An independent evaluation of the Global Shield's In-Country Process, examining what works, what doesn't, and how the approach can be strengthened for future rounds.
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This paper outlines key trends of financial flows toward outbreak response and identifies relevant emerging initiatives.
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Accountability In Disaster Risk Financing
This working paper presents a framework for understanding accountability as well as an overview of implementation.
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This guidance note sets out practical ways to ensure quality, independent scrutiny and improved learning in your DRF initiatives.
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This guidance note gives practical advice on consulting and involving communities in decision-making that impacts their lives.
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A landmark new report from the Centre for Disaster Protection.
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This paper and accompanying policy brief detail how the CRW has been used to date, and identifies a number of concrete ways of improving its performance.
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A public financial institution providing loans, grants and expertise to support development goals.
Risk retention
When governments retain and finance disaster costs themselves.
Basis risk
The gap between measured indicators and real losses causing payouts to differ from actual damage.
Hazard
A natural or human process that can cause injury, damage or disruption.
Crisis protection gap
The difference between expected crisis costs and funding already arranged to cover them.
Contingent liabilities
Possible financial obligations that only become real if specific future events occur.
