Glossary

Fragility

The combination of exposure to risk and insufficient coping capacity of the state, system and/or communities to manage, absorb or mitigate those risks. Fragility can lead to negative outcomes including violence, the breakdown of institutions, displacement, humanitarian crises or other emergencies (OECD 2016).

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other key terms

Indemnity insurance

Insurance that pays based on assessed losses after damage to a specific asset.

Contingent loan (or credit) and grants

A pre approved loan or grant released automatically when agreed crisis conditions or triggers are met.

Early warning system

Systems that monitor hazards and share information early, so people can act in time.

Disaster risk management

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

Other official flows (OOF)

Public funding supporting development that does not meet official aid definitions.

International crisis financing system

The network of global organisations funding crisis prevention, preparedness and response.