Making Social Protection Shock-Responsive Through Disaster Risk Finance Mechanisms: Synthesis Report
This study, conducted in collaboration with the Social Protection Technical Assistance, Advice, and Resources (STAAR) Facility, addresses gaps in evidence on the potential to integrate disaster risk finance (DRF) and social protection systems. The research includes three case studies – Jamaica, Malawi and Mozambique. The study puts forward six lessons and 12 recommendations for donors interested in supporting this agenda.
Key Findings
Key Terms Used In This Report
Policies and programmes designed to reduce and prevent poverty and vulnerability throughout the life cycle.
Financial arrangements made in advance to pay for disaster prevention, response and recovery.
Systems that monitor hazards and share information early, so people can act in time.
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