Economics of DRR

R$ 400 milhões serem utilizados na construção ou recuperação de infraestrutura danificada ou destruída por desastres em todo o território nacional, incluindo a construção de casas de famílias de baixa renda, remanejando-as das áreas de risco...

Policy research working paper no. 5507:

This paper proposes a definition of the cost of a disaster, and emphasizes the most important mechanisms that explain and determine this cost, including prevention measure assessments and desirability. It does so

This document presents a programme which was established to support the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015. It explains Disaster Risk Financing (DRF), promotes it as one of five pillars in the GFDRR comprehensive disaster risk

Earthquakes in Haiti, floods in Pakistan – the effects of natural disasters are especially devastating in developing countries. On 13 October 2010, the International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction, the United Nations invites people around the world to reflect on the importance of disaster prevention and reduction. Switzerland is active in both areas according to Markus Zimmermann, author of an evaluation of the results of Switzerland’s DRR activities that will be published in 2011...

This document presents IFRC's disaster management and risk reduction strategy and coordination global plan for 2011, which provides the framework for the following specific sector plans: (i) community preparedness and risk reduction; (ii) disaster

HRF donors highlight the strategic finance provided to support the operation of the Haitian gov, to provide housing and neighborhood restoration, manage debris, enhance education, assist small and medium-enterprises, mitigate disaster risks, and promote development in the southern part of the country...

The brochure comprises four sections. The Introduction describes the main elements of Climate Proofing for Development. Following this, Part A introduces the methodology of the approach, while Part B presents examples of possible use at different levels

The Dominion quotes New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister McCully as saying 'My own personal view is that we should avoid placing too much emphasis on the quantity of aid spending and place more priority on the quality of the spend', responding to the OECD report urging NZ to step up foreign aid contributions, including disaster risk management and climate change...