Enhancing finance for people-centred early warning systems

This policy brief summarizes the findings from an upcoming study that critically examines the current landscape of overseas development assistance in financing EWS, with a specific focus on ensuring that these systems are people-centred.

Moving forward, a systems lens and a structured reform pathway are needed to address the fragmentation, exclusion, and inefficiencies in the current funding modalities. By prioritizing people-centred approaches and addressing these systemic challenges to funding mechanisms, we can significantly improve the effectiveness of EWS and reduce disaster risks for vulnerable populations. The report offers actionable recommendations to reorient EWS financing towards systems that are inclusive, locally owned, and integrated across government and humanitarian-development sectors.