Funding Disasters: Tracking Global Humanitarian Funding For Response To Natural Hazards

This study analysed international financial flows to nine countries (Kenya, Lesotho, Peru, Mozambique, Haiti, Vanuatu, Nepal, Indonesia, and DRC) for the 18 months after recent crises (drought, flood, cyclone, earthquake, and epidemic) to understand funding timelines and other features.
Key Findings
Key Terms Used In This Report
Financing approved before crises that is released automatically when agreed triggers are met.
A severe event causing widespread harm that exceeds a community’s ability to cope alone.
Public aid supporting development and welfare in eligible countries, usually on concessional terms.
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