Creating Power For People Facing Risk: The Role Of Participation In Disaster Risk Financing

Ensuring the inclusive participation of people in DRF is essential but challenging. It builds trust and empowers the public to demand greater accountability of governments and reward them for reliable disaster support. This guidance note gives practical advice on consulting and involving communities in decision-making that impacts their lives.
Key Findings
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Being responsible for decisions and resources, listening to affected people, and accepting consequences for actions taken.
Financial arrangements made in advance to pay for disaster prevention, response and recovery.
Actions taken before a crisis hits to prevent or reduce potential disaster impacts prior to a shock or before acute impacts are felt.
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