Risk profile
Underlying risks that an organisation or country is exposed to, the amount of financial protection needed and that is expected to be covered by pre-arranged financing instrument(s), and where there are funding gaps.
This guidance note has been developed to help the increasing number of countries and organisations that are considering or using pre-arranged financing instruments.
Read moreSocial protection
Policies and programmes designed to reduce and prevent poverty and vulnerability throughout the life cycle.
Indemnity insurance
Insurance that pays based on assessed losses after damage to a specific asset.
Adaptive social protection
Social protection systems that adjust to shocks, helping vulnerable people prepare, cope and recover over time.
Index
A measurable indicator used to estimate losses and trigger financial payouts.
Contingent loan (or credit) and grants
A pre approved loan or grant released automatically when agreed crisis conditions or triggers are met.
Risk transfer
When disaster risk is shifted to insurers or capital markets.
