Glossary
Annual Report
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A Year in Review is the Centre’s first published annual report. It details our progress and the challenges we’ve encountered, and showcases our impact.
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Ex ante
Actions, decisions or financial arrangements made before a disaster or crisis occurs.
Crisis
A situation where severe needs overwhelm local and national capacity to respond effectively.
Other official flows (OOF)
Public funding supporting development that does not meet official aid definitions.
Cost 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.
Hazard
A natural or human process that can cause injury, damage or disruption.
