Glossary

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).

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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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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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other key terms

Ex ante

Actions, decisions or financial arrangements made before a disaster or crisis occurs.

Sustainable development

Meeting today’s needs without limiting future generations’ ability to meet theirs.

Crisis financing

Funding designed to prevent, prepare for and respond to crises before and after they occur.

Social protection

Policies and programmes designed to reduce and prevent poverty and vulnerability throughout the life cycle.

Disaster risk financing

Financial arrangements made in advance to pay for disaster prevention, response and recovery.

Residual risk

The disaster risk that remains in unmanaged form, even when effective disaster risk reduction measures are in place, and for which emergency response and recovery capacities must be maintained (UNDRR 2026).