PUBLICATIONS CENTRE
Emerging lessons on pre-agreed financing for shock-responsive social protection in Jamaica
This study, conducted by the Centre for Disaster Protection (hereafter, the Centre) in collaboration with the Social Protection Technical Assistance, Advice, and Resources (STAAR) Facility, investigates the potential opportunities, benefits and risks when linking disaster risk financing (DRF) and shock-responsive social protection (SRSP). The report contributes to a broader study that includes research across three country case studies (Jamaica, Malawi, and Mozambique) to consider the opportunities, potential risks, and benefits of channelling disaster risk financing instruments through national social protection systems. The focus of this report is Jamaica.
Making Social Protection Shock-Responsive through Disaster Risk Finance Mechanisms: Synthesis Report
This study, conducted in collaboration with the Social Protection Technical Assistance, Advice, and Resources (STAAR) Facility, addresses gaps in evidence on the potential to integrate disaster risk finance (DRF) and social protection systems. The research includes three case studies – Jamaica, Malawi and Mozambique. The study puts forward six lessons and 12 recommendations for donors interested in supporting this agenda.
A SOCIAL PROTECTION ‘RISK DEAL’: THE MISSING ELEMENT FOR CONNECTING MONEY-IN AND MONEY-OUT
This working paper asks what is required for social protection systems to deliver timely, predictable, well-targeted and cost-effective shock response to disasters. Currently, international support for two key elements – namely, investments in shock-responsive social protection and securing pre-arranged funds for shock response – are growing. The paper, however, argues that a third, linked element is necessary: the need for governments to clarify a shift in the social contract through reliable disaster-contingent public policy and for international actors to align behind this objective.
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.
BEYOND BANKING: CRISIS RISK FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE IN IDA19
This paper charts the evolution of the World Bank’s approach to crisis risk financing. It acknowledges significant progress in recent years, but identifies a number of actions that could be taken to accelerate the proposed ‘pivot to prevention and preparedness’.
PREDICT AND PROTECT: G7 SOLUTIONS FOR A NEW APPROACH TO CRISIS RISK FINANCING
The Crisis Lookout Coalition came together in 2021 and 2022 to convene policy dialogues in partnership across sectors and geographies to successfully advocate for key political and funding commitments at G7 and at COP26. This paper sets out detailed and practical proposals for how the G7 could better protect vulnerable communities by better predicting and preparing for disasters.