Official development assistance (ODA)
Often understood as ‘aid’. The official definition is: “Resource flows to countries and territories on the DAC List of ODA Recipients (developing countries) and to multilateral agencies which are: (a) undertaken by the official sector; (b) with promotion of economic development and welfare as the main objective; (c) at concessional financial terms. In addition to financial flows, technical co-operation is included in aid. Grants, loans and credits for military purposes and transactions that have primarily commercial objectives are excluded. Transfer payments to private individuals (e.g. pensions, reparations or insurance payouts) are in general not counted.” (OECD 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.
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We explore the key issues in developing a methodology for calculating pre-arranged funding.
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This paper argues that civil society organisations play a vital role in ensuring that crisis financing approaches are designed and delivered effectively.
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Policies and programmes designed to reduce and prevent poverty and vulnerability throughout the life cycle.
Climate resilient debt clause or 'debt pause clause'
A provision in sovereign debt contracts that enables the borrower to temporarily stop repaying debt service for a pre-agreed period when a predefined event occurs.
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.
Development bank
A public financial institution providing loans, grants and expertise to support development goals.
Pre-arranged financing
Financing approved before crises that is released automatically when agreed triggers are met.
