Building disaster-resilient communities and economies
This report aims to assess the effectiveness of risk reduction measures and determine what factors drive success and present obstacles. It aggregates and synthesises a pool of existing information on risk reduction. It applies consistent criteria, allowing comparison of the findings of a wide range of research, and making the information accessible and usable.
This report is neither an academic nor a scientific analysis of risk reduction measures. The objective is to suggest a practical approach to reducing disaster risk and highlight the areas of opportunity. With its collective experience in disaster risk management, the PSI Initiative, and the insurance industry generally, is well placed to engage collaboratively with other stakeholders to promote deeper understanding of risk and drive better outcomes.