Disaster Risk Management

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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Guidance Notes

Gender Equality in Disaster Recovery

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

Forum Findings

Understanding Risk

Proceedings from the understanding risk forum

New research

Building Back Better

Read about achieving resilience through stronger, faster, and more inclusive post-disaster reconstruction.

Disaster Risk Management At-A-Glance

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Bangladesh Weather and Climate Services Regional Project

The development objective of the Weather and Climate Services Regional Project for Bangladesh is to strengthen Bangladesh’s capacity to deliver reliable weather, water, and climate information services and improve access to such services by priority sectors and communities.

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