Disaster
A sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupts the functioning of a community or society and causes human, material, and economic or environmental losses that exceed the community’s or society’s ability to cope using its own resources. Though often caused by nature, disasters can have human origins (IFRC, n.d.).
This study analysed international financial flows to nine countries for the 18 months after recent crises to understand funding timelines and other features.
Read moreAdaptive social protection
Social protection systems that adjust to shocks, helping vulnerable people prepare, cope and recover over time.
Disaster risk management
Policies and actions to reduce disaster risks, manage impacts and strengthen resilience.
Crisis
A situation where severe needs overwhelm local and national capacity to respond effectively.
Disaster risk financing
Financial arrangements made in advance to pay for disaster prevention, response and recovery.
Hazard
A natural or human process that can cause injury, damage or disruption.
Pre-arranged financing
Financing approved before crises that is released automatically when agreed triggers are met.
