This note highlights lessons learned on implementing parametric takaful to protect pastoralists against drought under the Horn of Africa De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies (DRIVE) Project.

On March 18, the World Bank’s Board of Directors approved $102 million in financing for the Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) Project in Pakistan which aims to support the resilience of the microfinance sector and its borrowers.

A US$14 million GSFF grant supports the start-up and operating costs of the Pooling Fund Bencana, the cornerstone of Indonesia’s disaster risk finance strategy.

Saoirse Jones reflects on the role of insurance in disaster risk reduction and how public-private collaboration can build stronger, more climate disaster-resilient systems.