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 moreCost multiple
The cost multiple measures the average amount a government pays to receive USD 1 of payout from a financing instrument over its lifetime.
Risk retention
When governments retain and finance disaster costs themselves.
Social protection
Policies and programmes designed to reduce and prevent poverty and vulnerability throughout the life cycle.
Risk layering
Using different financial instruments for different disaster frequencies.
Contingent liabilities
Possible financial obligations that only become real if specific future events occur.
Other official flows (OOF)
Public funding supporting development that does not meet official aid definitions.
