DRF on Natural Disasters

July 24, 2020

Three Ways That Contingent Policy Financing Contributes to Resilience Building Before, During, and After COVID-19

The Perfect Storm: How to Prepare against Climate Risk and Disaster Shocks in the Time of COVID-19

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July 16, 2020

Five Ways the World Bank’s IDA-19 Is Supporting the Poorest Countries in the Time of COVID

July 10, 2020

Expect the Unexpected: Three Benefits of Rainy Day Funds

June 25, 2020

Five Reasons the Global Risk Financing Facility Is Relevant During an Ongoing Pandemic

Next Generation Drought Index Project (Webinar Series), June 15-16

06/15/2020 - 12:00 - 06/16/2020 - 15:00

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On June 15-16, the World Bank’s Crisis & Disaster Risk Finance (CDRF) team hosted the Next Generation of Drought Index Project (NGDI) webinar, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the International Research Institute for Climate & Society (IRI). The webinars attracted more than 150 participants daily from client countries, WB global and regional teams, as well as technical and humanitarian partners. A series of follow-up events will be taking place in the coming months, to fine-tune the potential of the platform presented to meet clients' specific needs.