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Burundian Governement has initiated several policy measures to deal with the multiple problems and conflicts related to land management due to the post-conflict/IDP situation.
This country profile synthesizes most relevant data and information for Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change and is designed as a quick reference source for development...
This study investigates the characteristics, livelihood strategies and vulnerabilities of households living in informal settlements in three major urban centers in Afghanistan, with a specific...
This paper examines the potential cost of offsetting increased flooding risk from climate change, based on simulations from a climate model of extreme floods out to 2050. The remainder of the...
This assessment report addresses the 2008 tropical storm and flood in Yemen. It covers the disaster in general including its toll and the response, the macroeconomic and poverty impact, immediate...
The catastrophic risk analysis quantifies the risks of hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and loss, thus providing the decision maker with the necessary information to make optimum decisions on...
This report—prepared through a consultative process with Government and other stakeholders in the Arab World—assesses the potential effects of climate change on the Arab region and outlines...
The lesson learning review (Disaster Risk Management Working Paper Series No.12) has analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of recovery assistance from governments, donors, and civil society...
This evaluation of the World Bank’s experience with natural disasters was done by the Independent Evaluation Group–World Bank at the request of the Bank’s Board of Executive Directors. It comes at...
Bulletin on Solutions to Primary Causes of Undernutrition and Malnutrition in Madagascar including technical notes, key actions and figures.