Glossary

Disaster risk finance diagnostic

An analytical assessment of a country’s disaster risk profile, financing systems and institutional arrangements used to identify funding gaps for disaster response and recommend strategies to strengthen financial preparedness.

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An independent evaluation of the Global Shield's In-Country Process, examining what works, what doesn't, and how the approach can be strengthened for future rounds.

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This technical brief, authored by CERDI and supported by the Centre for Disaster Protection, provides an in-depth analysis of flood risk in Chad.

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This report on Chad provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s social protection and disaster risk financing landscape to inform future programme design.

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This guidance note has been developed to help the increasing number of countries and organisations that are considering or using pre-arranged financing instruments.

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This report on Mali provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s social protection and disaster risk financing landscape to inform future programme design.

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This is the first in a series of diagnostic reports aimed at informing the design and programming of the Centre’s support to the SASPP.

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other key terms

Anticipatory Action

Actions taken before a crisis hits to prevent or reduce potential disaster impacts prior to a shock or before acute impacts are felt.

Development insurer

An insurer supporting development goals through insurance products and technical assistance.

Vulnerability

Conditions that increase how severely people or communities are affected by hazards.

Disaster risk management

Policies and actions to reduce disaster risks, manage impacts and strengthen resilience.

Crisis risk

The likelihood of harm or loss from crises shaped by hazards, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.

Accountability

Being responsible for decisions and resources, listening to affected people, and accepting consequences for actions taken.