DRFF in the News

The Global Knowledge Exchange on Agriculture Risk Finance Webinar Series was launched on October 30, 2024, by the World Bank Group’s Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Program in partnership with the ASEAN+3 Disaster Risk Finance Initiative, ASEAN Secretariat and Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF). This knowledge series builds on the success of the last two Disaster Risk Financing for Agriculture (DRFA) Knowledge series – Strengthening Financial Resilience in...

On October 8, 2024, Zambia held a workshop to validate the preliminary findings of its Climate Disaster Risk Financing (CDRF) diagnostic report, developed by the World Bank at the request of the Ministry of Finance and National Planning (MoFNP). The workshop marked a crucial step in advancing Zambia’s financial resilience strategy to better manage disaster risks. Background The MoFNP, in collaboration with key ministries, is currently drafting Zambia’s CDRF Strategy to strengthen financial...

The Malawi Climate and Disaster Risk Finance (CDRF) Workshop, held on October 14, 2024, brought together a diverse array of stakeholders to discuss Malawi’s experience with climate and disaster risk financing, share lessons, and explore future pathways for improving financial resilience. Hosted by Malawi’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) and the World Bank, the event featured active participation from both Malawian and Zambian government officials as well as key international...