Building on growing evidence that acting prior to the onset of predictable shocks is significantly faster, more dignified, and more cost effective than traditional humanitarian response, UN OCHA has been facilitating the setup of multiple anticipatory action frameworks, including this one in Malawi. This report offers lessons on the process of developing the trigger for the Malawi AA Framework and captures lessons on how AA pilots are being designed and implemented in real time.

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.