DRF on Natural Disasters
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Takes Steps to Strengthen Financial Preparedness for Disasters and Climate Shocks
Kinshasa, January 20, 2026 – A new report by the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), identifies priority reforms that would help the government, households, and businesses better withstand natural disasters and climate shocks. It provides a foundation for the development of a national Disaster Risk Finance Strategy and will guide dialogue with development partners.
[COP30] Global Shield Financing Facility Side-Event: Disaster Risk Finance in Action - Saving Lives, Protecting Jobs, and Empowering Governments | Luxembourg Pavillion
Join us for a panel discussion, at COP30, showcasing the impact of disaster risk finance solutions financed by the Global Shield Financing Facility (GSFF), hosted by the World Bank Group. Learn how the GSFF, a key vehicle of the Global Shield against Climate Risks, a G7-V20 initiative is supporting financial solutions for climate and disaster related shocks in over 20 countries. This includes innovations across different areas of climate finance - focusing on addressing financial liquidity constraints that governments experience.
An Executive Education Program on Disaster Risk Finance for Bangladesh
The World Bank in collaboration with the University of Dhaka’s Center for Policy Research on Business and Development will deliver an Executive Education Program on Disaster Risk Finance, targeted to key government stakeholders. The program will build technical capacity across key government ministries to develop a shared understanding on disaster risk finance and insurance (DRFI), greater awareness of the country’s existing DRFI strategy, and support prioritization of activities/ solutions that may strengthen the country’s financial preparedness approach.
Episode #6: From Reactive to Proactive-Transforming Disaster Risk Finance in Malawi (featuring Chinsinsi Phiri, Economist, Debt and Aid Management Division, Ministry of Finance, Malawi)
This special Women’s Day episode features a conversation with Chinsinsi Phiri (Economist, Debt and Aid Management Division, Ministry of Finance, Malawi). Chinsinsi shares insights into Malawi’s journey—from relying on humanitarian aid to implementing proactive financial preparedness, the impact of scalable social protection and sovereign risk insurance, and the country’s upcoming participation in the Regional Emergency Preparedness & Access to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) program.