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).
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.
Read moreOther official flows (OOF)
Public funding supporting development that does not meet official aid definitions.
Risk transfer
When disaster risk is shifted to insurers or capital markets.
Prevention
Actions taken to avoid or reduce the impacts of future crises and hazards.
Ex ante
Actions, decisions or financial arrangements made before a disaster or crisis occurs.
Resilience
The ability to withstand shocks, adapt, recover and continue functioning over time.
Development bank
A public financial institution providing loans, grants and expertise to support development goals.
