DRR Contacts
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ADRiFiOrganization type:
The Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRiFi) Capacity Building Project aims to strengthen Zimbabwe’s disaster risk management capacity. This support originates from a dialogue with the country in relation to their participation in the Bank’s flagship programme on disaster risk finance: the African Disaster Risks Financing (ADRiFi) Progamme, which aims to enhance the resilience and response to climate shocks in the regional member countries (RMCs), through the management the risks of climate-related disasters. The project will enhance Zimbabwe’s capacity to manage the risks of extreme climate events, including droughts, floods and tropical cyclones, as well as promote the adoption of disaster risk financing tools such as sovereign risk insurance, as a viable solution for addressing climate risks.
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African Development Bank (AfDB)Organization type:
The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries, thus contributing to poverty reduction.
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African Risk Capacity (ARC)Organization type:
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) is a Specialized Agency of the African Union established to help African governments improve their capacities to better plan, prepare, and respond to extreme weather events and natural disasters. Through collaboration and innovative finance, ARC enables countries to strengthen their disaster risk management systems and access rapid and predictable financing when disaster strikes to protect the food security and livelihoods of their vulnerable populations.
ARC’s mission is to use modern finance mechanisms, such as risk pooling and risk transfer, to create pan-African climate response systems that enable African countries to meet the needs of people harmed by natural disasters.
ARC is comprised of ARC Agency, a Specialized Agency of the African Union, and the ARC Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd), a financial affiliate that delivers risk transfer services. Together, they offer a comprehensive and continental solution to enable early and targeted responses to natural disasters in Africa through capacity building and innovative financing mechanisms.
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African UnionOrganization type:
The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).
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AH ConsultingOrganization type:
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Angola Civil ProtectionOrganization type:
Angola Civil Protection
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Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI)Organization type:
The Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) is a global partnership composed of 20 organizations working towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by providing countries with capacity development services to help them reduce climate and disaster risk.
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CARE InternationalOrganization type:
CARE International is a global confederation of 14 members working together to fight poverty in 95 countries. As a leading humanitarian organization, it places a special focus on working alongside women in order to harness their power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.
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Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED)Organization type:
CRED has been active for over 40 years in the fields of international disaster and conflict health studies, with activities linking relief, rehabilitation and development. The Centre promotes research, training and technical expertise on humanitarian emergencies, particularly in public health and epidemiology.
In 1971, Professor Michel F. Lechat, an epidemiologist at the Université catholique de Louvain, initiated a research programme to study health issues in disaster situations. Two years later he established CRED as non-profit institution with international status. The Centre became a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre in 1980.
Following the retirement of Professor Lechat in 1992, Professor Debarati Guha-Sapir, a researcher in the programme since 1984, became CRED's Director.
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Civil Protection - DRC - Democratic Republic of the CongoOrganization type:
Civil Protection - DRC - Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)Organization type:
The Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) was a 7-year program (2012-2019) jointly funded by Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC) and the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID).
CARIAA was dedicated to building the resilience of vulnerable populations and their livelihoods in three kinds of climate change hot spots in Africa and Asia: deltas, semi-arid lands, and glacier- and snowpack-dependent river basin.
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Consortium MAGMAOrganization type:
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Cowater InternationalOrganization type:
Since 1985, Cowater has combined private sector execution with a deep knowledge of international development, supporting the empowerment of people and their communities to drive enduring inclusive growth.
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Department of Civil Protection - Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National HousingOrganization type:
The Department of Civil Protection (DCP) administers the Civil Protection Act Chapter 10:06 of 1989. The key result area of the department is Disaster Risk Management (DRM) which entails a spectrum of activities involving prevention/mitigation of disaster risks, preparedness planning, timely early warning and response to rehabilitate affected elements.
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Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA)Organization type:
Established through the Disaster Preparedness and Relief Act of 1991, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs is the Government of Malawi’s agency responsible for coordinating and directing the implementation of disaster risk management programmes in the country in order to improve and safeguard the quality of life of Malawians, especially those vulnerable to and affected by disasters.
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Department of Environmental AffairsOrganization type:Location