Risk layering
Using different financial instruments for different disaster frequencies.
This report offers an in-depth assessment of pre-arranged financing tools using seven key criteria for ensuring pre-arranged financing reduces the human and financial costs of disasters
Read moreContingent loan (or credit) and grants
A pre approved loan released automatically when agreed crisis conditions or triggers are met.
Pre-arranged financing
Financing approved before crises that is released automatically when agreed triggers are met.
Development bank
A public financial institution providing loans, grants and expertise to support development goals.
Shock-responsive social protection
Social protection systems adapted to scale quickly when large shocks affect many people.
Ex ante
Actions, decisions or financial arrangements made before a disaster or crisis occurs.
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.
