Sustainable development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (UN 1987).
This brief forms part of a cross-country study on the opportunity cost of reallocating budgets in response to disasters.
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Process Learning For Disaster Risk Financing
This guidance document offers practical steps on how to capture lessons from DRF initiatives.
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We explore the key issues in developing a methodology for calculating pre-arranged funding.
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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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It is well known that in the event of a disaster, the speed of response is key, this report examines the options that may be available.
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This guidance note sets out practical ways to ensure quality, independent scrutiny and improved learning in your DRF initiatives.
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This synthesis report examines the role that insurance can play in supporting sustainable development and growth
Read morePreparedness
Skills, systems and resources developed to respond effectively to likely future crises.
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.
Social protection
Policies and programmes designed to reduce and prevent poverty and vulnerability throughout the life cycle.
Development insurer
An insurer supporting development goals through insurance products and technical assistance.
Hazard
A natural or human process that can cause injury, damage or disruption.
Attachment point
The loss level above which a reinsurer begins paying under a reinsurance agreement.
