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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This report lays out a vision for new systems of financing to respond to the changing nature of global refugee crises.

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other key terms

Social protection

Policies and programmes designed to reduce and prevent poverty and vulnerability throughout the life cycle.

Resilience

The ability to withstand shocks, adapt, recover and continue functioning over time.

Cost multiple

The cost multiple measures the average amount a government pays to receive USD 1 of payout from a financing instrument over its lifetime.

Hazard

A natural or human process that can cause injury, damage or disruption.

Development insurer

An insurer supporting development goals through insurance products and technical assistance.

Disaster risk finance diagnostic

An analytical assessment of a country’s disaster risk profile.