Early warning system
An integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness activities systems and processes that enables individuals, communities, governments, businesses and others to take timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events (UNDRR n.d.).
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This report examines how governments across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Senegal can better plan and budget for disasters before they strike.
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The study puts forward six lessons and 12 recommendations for donors interested in supporting this agenda.
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This brief reviews the evidence on the welfare impacts of proactive approaches to setting up finance for disaster response.
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Practical guidance on contingency planning a before a disaster strikes to support a faster, more coordinated, and ultimately, more effective response.
Read moreAdaptive social protection
Social protection systems that adjust to shocks, helping vulnerable people prepare, cope and recover over time.
Development insurer
An insurer supporting development goals through insurance products and technical assistance.
Risk transfer
When disaster risk is shifted to insurers or capital markets.
Parametric insurance
Insurance that pays when an agreed indicator reaches a set level, not actual losses.
Sovereign insurance
Sovereign insurance is insurance coverage purchased by a national government to protect its budget against the financial impacts of disasters.
Official development assistance (ODA)
Public aid supporting development and welfare in eligible countries, usually on concessional terms.
