Glossary

Total crisis financing

A sub-set of international development financing, which includes activities and flows to organisations whose primary purpose is to deliver prevention, preparedness and response to crises (Centre for Disaster Protection).

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A Year in Review 2024–25 shows how the Centre for Disaster Protection is turning ideas into impact.

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other key terms

Official development assistance (ODA)

Public aid supporting development and welfare in eligible countries, usually on concessional terms.

International development financing

Public funding flows supporting development objectives in lower income countries.

Financial Flows

Financial flows refer to the movement of funds for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and response, covering planned and unplanned sources.

Pre-arranged financing

Financing approved before crises that is released automatically when agreed triggers are met.

Disaster risk financing

Financial arrangements made in advance to pay for disaster prevention, response and recovery.

Other official flows (OOF)

Public funding supporting development that does not meet official aid definitions.