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ALIGNING WITH THE BIGGER PICTURE: THINKING STRATEGICALLY IN DISASTER RISK FINANCING
A DRF programme can be sound from a technical angle—but when it fails to consider the broader environment, its impact is diminished. This publication explains the importance of thinking strategically and sets out four principles for taking a strategic approach, with practical advice and resources.
ANTICIPATING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19: PATHWAYS AND TIMING OF HOUSEHOLD WELFARE SHOCKS
This discussion paper examines the unequal impacts of the pandemic across different groups, the potential consequences for long-term inequality, and the implications of both of these for policy. Although realtime data on the impact of covid-19 in developing countries is currently scarce, early data from surveys during the crisis period, together with available evidence from past shocks, form a useful basis for the discussion.
THE FUTURE OF CRISIS FINANCING: A CALL TO ACTION
The Future of Crisis Financing: A Call to Action sets out a new vision for international crisis financing, based on planned approaches and appropriate financing packages and instruments.
BASIS RISK IN DISASTER FINANCING FOR HUMANITARIAN ACTION
This insight paper examines the challenge of handling basis risk in disaster risk financing systems. It argues how the use of data and management of basis risk has the potential to significantly increase the neutrality and impartiality of humanitarian decision-making, offering a new type of financing and increased accountability.
MAPPING FINANCIAL FLOWS FOR DISASTERS
This paper aims to identify available data and methodologies, explore whether these could support a global database to track disaster-related financial flows, and map financial flows to three events in order to outline the scope and limitations of available information: Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines; the 2015/2016 El Niño-induced drought in Malawi; and Hurricane Maria in Dominica.
INSURANCE FOR INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH:
This synthesis report from Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa) and The Centre for Financial Regulation and Inclusion (Cenfri) examines the role that insurance can play in supporting sustainable development and growth in four Sub-Saharan African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda.
INSURANCE FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION: OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS
This paper examines the role insurance can play as part of a wider strategy to help societies adapt to climate change and recover from disasters. It includes a series of recommendations to maximise the benefits of insurance for climate adaptation. It is part of a series of background papers commissioned by the Global Commission on Adaptation to inform its 2019 flagship report.