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Weathering the Change

This guide helps development practitioners improve the delivery of national meteorological services to their citizens.

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Disaster Risk Management At-A-Glance

Disasters hurt the poor and vulnerable the most. Over the past decade, the World Bank has emerged as the global leader in disaster risk management, supporting client countries to assess exposure to hazards and address disaster risks.

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Kiribati Adaptation Phase III

The program supports community-led projects including solar-powered water pumps, ensuring residents can access clean drinking water close to their homes.

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Building a more Resilient Afghanistan

Disaster Risk Management

Since 2015, Afghanistan has begun laying the building blocks for resilience.

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Understanding Risk Proceedings

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Gender Equality in Disaster Recovery

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This Guidance Note provides action-oriented guidance in incorporating gender-responsive recovery and reconstruction efforts.

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Understanding Risk Balkan Conference Proceedings

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Transport Sector Recovery: Opportunities to Build Resilience

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Summary Report

Technical Deep Dive on Resilient Cultural Heritage and Tourism

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Incorporating Resilience in Infrastructure Prioritization: Application to Japan's Road Transport Sector

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Sameh Wahba

Director of Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice

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Julie Dana

Practice Manager, GFDRR

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Niels Holm-Nielsen

Global Lead, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management

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