The Role Of Disaster Risk Finance In Tackling Pandemic And Epidemic Risk
This note intends to shift the discussion on pandemic and epidemic risk finance to a practical approach about the benefits of applying a disaster risk finance (DRF) lens to new financial mechanisms as they are developed and deployed. It outlines key trends of financial flows toward outbreak response and identifies relevant emerging initiatives and opportunities to help governments scale up pre-agreed finance.
Key Findings
Key Terms Used In This Report
Financial arrangements made in advance to pay for disaster prevention, response and recovery.
Being responsible for decisions and resources, listening to affected people, and accepting consequences for actions taken.
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