The need for resilience has never been more urgent. Over the past year, GFDRR has remained steadfast in its mission to help countries anticipate, mitigate, and recover from disaster risks, supporting them prepare projects and programs for which over $5 billion in new World Bank development financing in FY24. Our latest Annual Report highlights key achievements, lessons learned, and the impact of our work — from advancing nature-based solutions to strengthening financial resilience and bolstering early warning systems. As we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, collaboration remains at the heart of our work. Your continued partnership is instrumental in driving innovation, fostering sustainable solutions, and ensuring that the most vulnerable communities are better protected.

GFDRR FY24 Annual Report Highlights

Stories of Impact

Results in Resilience
Enabling Rapid Post-Disaster Planning and Financing in the Philippines

Philippines accelerated its efforts to build the capacity and infrastructure to recover faster.

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Building Resilient, Inclusive Infrastructure in Romania

GFDRR has been partnering closely with Romania to help ensure the country’s infrastructure.

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Advancing Policy and Institutional Reforms for a Resilient Guatemala

GFDRR has been helping Guatemala to strengthen its legal policy and institutional framework for DRM.

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Understanding and Tackling Resilience Challenges in Algeria

GFDRR has been supporting Algeria’s efforts to evaluate its national DRM system.

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Bolstering flood resilience in India

GFDRR’s engagement has been focused on supporting analytical work in India.

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GFDRR’s Support of the International Development Association (IDA)

Results in Resilience
Supporting Locally Led Resilience-Building in Senegal

GFDRR has been supporting long-term resilience-building in the country.

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Risk-Informed Decision-Making

Results in Resilience
Mapping Urban Heat for Resilience in Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina

GFDRR has supported a collaborative effort by researchers to map the incidence of urban heat.

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Supporting Resilient Post-Earthquake Recovery in Morocco

A technical team supported by GFDRR estimated which areas and sectors were affected most.

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Reducing Risk and Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management

Results in Resilience
Strengthening building regulations for resilience in Sierra Leone

GFDRR focused its support on a deep dive assessment of Sierra Leone’s building regulatory framework.

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Supporting Resilient Urban Solid Waste Management in Côte d’Ivoire

GFDRR and the World Bank has been helping Côte d’Ivoire achieve more resilient urban development.

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Enabling Multi- Purpose Flood Shelters for Resilient Healthcare in Cambodia

This support is key to improve decision-making regarding placement of shelters.

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Advancing Nature- Based Solutions in the Kyrgyz Republic

The project is part of the regional Central Asia Resilient Landscape Restoration Program.

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Building Resilient and Livable Housing in Nicaragua

GFDRR supported Nicaragua, who has been working to make homes across the country.

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Revitalizing transportation infrastructure resilience in Rwanda

GFDRR has been supporting technical assessments and capacity-building in Rwanda.

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Building Resilient, Inclusive Honduran Schools

Honduran government has drawn on the support of GFDRR in its efforts to reduce its vulnerability.

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Financial Preparedness to Manage Disaster and Climate Shocks

Results in Resilience
Strengthening Malawi’s Financial Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change

Malawi has drawn on the support of GFDRR as it strives to increase its financial resilience.

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Disaster Preparedness and Resilient Recovery

Results in Resilience
Strengthening Wildfire Management in Argentina

Argentina renewed efforts to address wildfire risks in partnership with the World Bank.

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Supporting Hydromet Services For a Resilient Bhutan

Bhutan continues to draw on the support of GFDRR in its efforts to strengthen its hydromet and EWSs.

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Disaster-Fragility, Conflict and Violence Nexus

Results in Resilience
Tackling the Disaster- FCV Nexus in Yemen

GFDRR has been on the frontlines of helping Yemen understand and address the disaster–FCV nexus.

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Inclusive Disaster Risk Management and Gender Equality

Results in Resilience
Advancing Socially Inclusive Disaster Risk Management in Indonesia

Indonesian government has been working to ensure that its DRM efforts are fully inclusive.

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Knowledge Management, Communications, and Partnerships

Results in Resilience
Combating Extreme Heat in East Asia

The growing threat of extreme heat is becoming a major hazard to both lives and livelihoods in Asia.

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Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment in Libya

GFDRR launched a rapid damage and needs assessment to estimate the impact of the disaster in Libya.

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Results in Resilience
GFDRR Partnership Days 2024: A Celebration of Transformative Partnerships in Himeji

The event provided a platform to show GFDRR’s impact through its financial and technical assistance.

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Results in Resilience
Charting Resilient Futures at UR24 in Himeji, Japan

The event highlighted the importance of integrating traditional practices with innovative solutions.

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