Glossary
Sahel
other key terms
Ex ante
Actions, decisions or financial arrangements made before a disaster or crisis occurs.
Total crisis financing
Development funding focused mainly on crisis prevention, preparedness and response activities.
Disaster risk finance diagnostic
An analytical assessment of a country’s disaster risk profile.
Accountability
Being responsible for decisions and resources, listening to affected people, and accepting consequences for actions taken.
Indemnity insurance
Insurance that pays based on assessed losses after damage to a specific asset.
Official development assistance (ODA)
Public aid supporting development and welfare in eligible countries, usually on concessional terms.
