Glossary

International development financing

International development financing includes official development assistance (ODA) and other aid-like flows, referred to in OECD DAC aid statistics as other official flows (OOF) (Centre for Disaster Protection).

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This is the third year that the Centre for Disaster Protection has published its flagship report, and this year it goes further than ever before.

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This data-led report assesses the state of pre-arranged financing supported with international development financing in low-and middle-income countries.

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This cross-country synthesis study calculates what the opportunity cost of budget reallocations was during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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This report offers lessons on the process of developing the trigger for the Malawi AA Framework and captures lessons on how AA pilots are being designed and implemented in real time.

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This research has highlighted the flaws in the current system which is not always able to support response where need is greatest.

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other key terms

Indemnity insurance

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

Contingent liabilities

Possible financial obligations that only become real if specific future events occur.

Preparedness

Skills, systems and resources developed to respond effectively to likely future crises.

Early warning system

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

International premium support

Premium support is international funding to pay for insurance premiums.

Financial Flows

Financial flows refer to the movement of funds for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and response, covering planned and unplanned sources.