GFDRR's unique role within the World Bank positions it as a transformative partner in disaster risk management. Through strategic funding and technical expertise, GFDRR helps mobilize development financing and provides critical guidance to governments and World Bank teams in addressing complex, simultaneous risks globally. In fiscal year 2023 alone, GFDRR contributed to the mobilization of $6.3 billion in development financing. Below is a snapshot of recently approved World Bank projects where GFDRR played a key role — whether by informing project design, contributing to their preparation, or providing grant funding and technical assistance to maximize their impact. 

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Over 2,000 Tongan Students to Benefit from Additional Support for Safer Schools

The GFDRR-supported project will make schools more resilient for vulnerable Tongan communities.

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World Bank Approves $450 Million Additional Financing for Resilient Reconstruction in Pakistan

GFDRR supported a World Bank project on resilient housing reconstruction for Sindh Province.

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Burundi: Combating flood risk and building resilience

With GFDRR support, a World Bank project will bolster flood mitigation and resilience in Burundi.

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World Bank Helps Bhutan Enhance Climate and Disaster Resilience

A GFDRR-supported project that will strengthen Bhutan's capacity to manage disasters.

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Building a resilient road network in Brazil

A GFDRR-supported project designed to enhance the resilience of the country’s road networks.

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World Bank to Support Hurricane Beryl-Affected Communities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

GFDRR's Canada-Caribbean Resilience Facility mobilized experts to prepare the $63 million project.

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Jamaicans to Benefit from Redevelopment of the Kingston Waterfront

GFDRR’s work on nature-based solutions has enabled the World Bank's $12 million project in Jamaica.

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World Bank Approves $150 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s Disaster Response and Resilience

GFDRR resources will support the implementation of reforms under the Cat DDO to deliver results.

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GFDRR-supported World Bank projects
Over 2,000 Tongan Students to Benefit from Additional Support for Safer Schools
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Over 2,000 Tongan Students to Benefit from Additional Support for Safer Schools
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World Bank Approves $450 Million Additional Financing for Resilient Reconstruction in Pakistan
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World Bank Approves $450 Million Additional Financing for Resilient Reconstruction in Pakistan
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World Bank to Support Hurricane Beryl-Affected Communities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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World Bank to Support Hurricane Beryl-Affected Communities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Jamaicans to Benefit from Redevelopment of the Kingston Waterfront
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Jamaicans to Benefit from Redevelopment of the Kingston Waterfront
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World Bank Approves $150 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s Disaster Response and Resilience
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World Bank Approves $150 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s Disaster Response and Resilience
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Romania and World Bank Group Renew Partnership
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Romania and World Bank Group Renew Partnership
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World Bank supports climate resilience in the Central African Republic
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World Bank supports climate resilience in the Central African Republic
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World Bank endorses major infrastructure initiative to boost road management in Bahia, Brazil
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World Bank endorses major infrastructure initiative to boost road management in Bahia, Brazil
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World Bank Supports Moldova to Boost Preparedness for Disasters, Climate Shocks
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World Bank Supports Moldova to Boost Preparedness for Disasters, Climate Shocks
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World Bank Announces $21 Million for Financial and Climate Resilience in the Marshall Islands
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World Bank Announces $21 Million for Financial and Climate Resilience in the Marshall Islands
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