IDA19: A Vital Tool In Managing Crisis Risk

This policy brief draws on the findings of five Discussion Papers in the Centre’s IDA19 Series. Asking how IDA could be strengthened to deliver better results for those living in extreme poverty, it identifies a number of strategic and operational challenges that should be addressed if IDA is to fulfil its potential as a major financier of crisis risk.
Key Findings
Key Terms Used In This Report
The likelihood of harm or loss from crises shaped by hazards, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.
Financial flows refer to the movement of funds for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and response, covering planned and unplanned sources.
The network of global organisations funding crisis prevention, preparedness and response.
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