Glossary
Attachment point
In non-proportional reinsurance, an amount over which a reinsurer agrees to start paying benefits (Reinsurance Glossary 2020).
other key terms
Prevention
Actions taken to avoid or reduce the impacts of future crises and hazards.
Total crisis financing
Development funding focused mainly on crisis prevention, preparedness and response activities.
Crisis risk
The likelihood of harm or loss from crises shaped by hazards, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.
International crisis financing system
The network of global organisations funding crisis prevention, preparedness and response.
Disaster risk finance diagnostic
An analytical assessment of a country’s disaster risk profile.
Financial Flows
Financial flows refer to the movement of funds for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and response, covering planned and unplanned sources.
