ACP-EU NDRR Resources
Results in Resilience: Strengthening Disaster Management Policy in Pacific Island Countries
Find out how Pacific Island Countries are developing national policy and regulatory frameworks to address the threat of climate and weather-induced disasters, with support from the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Facing drought, Covid-19, and hurricane season, Saint Lucia bolsters its disaster risk financing plans
Find out how existing disaster risk financing instruments help Saint Lucia face drought, Covid-19, and the hurricane season.
Proceedings of the Understanding Risk West and Central Africa regional conference
The proceedings of the of the Understanding Risk West and Central Africa regional conference have been published in English and French.
Result Area 2 Program - Gender strategies and action plans for disaster risk reduction
ECCAS, ECOWAS and SADC have finalized regional gender strategies and action plans, which were presented to respective member states.
Result Area 2 Activity Report 2018-2019
This report summarizes the activities and achievements under Result Area 2 Program for 2018-2019.
Report
Disaster Recovery Framework Guide
A revised and updated version of the Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF) guide was published, with support from the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Annual Report
ACP-EU NDRR Program Activity Report 2018-2019
The ACP-EU NDRR Program Activity Report highlights the results achieved in 2018-2019.
Report
Guidelines for using drones for disaster assessments in the Pacific islands
A guidance note was published to document the best uses of drones in collecting geospatial data in Pacific Island States.
Report
Africa Disaster Risk Financing Knowledge Exchange at UR West and Central Africa
Recent years have shown the growing demand for support and tremendous drive by Sub-Saharan African countries to work on the Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) agenda. This was confirmed during a knowledge sharing event organized in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on 20 November 2019 in the margins of the Understanding Risk (UR) West and Central Africa conference which focused on projects and activities implemented in the frame of the European Union (EU) funded Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRF) Initiative.
Case Study
How Partnership is Powering Progress Towards a Resilient Future in Madagascar
Due to its location, topography, and socioeconomic conditions, Madagascar is one of the most exposed and vulnerable countries in the world to climate change and extreme weather events, with cyclones, flooding, and drought posing the greatest risks. Madagascar and other Indian Ocean countries have recently been affected by Tropical Cyclone Belna in December 2019, which followed tropical cyclones Idai and Kenneth that also hit the same region earlier in 2019.
Report
KNOWLEDGE REPORT FOR THE FOURTH EDITION OF THE WORLD RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
The knowledge report for the fourth edition of the World Reconstruction Conference (WRC4) that was co-financed by the ACP-EU NDRR Program has been published.
Annual Report, Report
Africa Disaster Risk Financing Initiative: Activity Report 2018-2019
The activity report summarizes activities of Result Area 5, also known as the Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRF) Initiative, from July 2018 until June 2019. The report gives an overview of the achievements during this period. So far, the ADRF Initiative has yielded results in supporting governments by strengthening their capacity to design and implement risk financing policies, instruments, and strategies at regional, national and local levels.
Report
Proceedings of the Understanding Risk Caribbean Conference
The Proceedings of the Understanding Risk Caribbean Conference that was co-financed by the ACP-EU NDRR Program have been published.
Results Story
Results in Resilience: Strengthening Community Resilience in Mozambique
This Results of Resilience story describes how the ACP-EU NDRR Program has supported Mozambique to work with communities to devise locally-appropriate and locally-owned disaster risk management strategies.
Mali - Rapid Assessment and Disaster Recovery Framework
Following devastating floods in May 2019 in Bamako, the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection in Mali undertook a rapid damage assessment and a Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF), with support from the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Results Story, Stories of Impact
Results in Resilience: Open Cities Africa
This Results of Resilience story describes how the ACP-EU NDRR Program has supported Open Cities Africa, an initiative that aims to engage local government, civil society, and the private sector to develop the information infrastructures necessary to meet urban resilience challenges.
Risk Profile
Dominican Republic Risk Profile
The Dominican Republic Risk Profile provides an estimation of the potential economic losses to property caused by adverse natural hazards, specifically for hurricanes and earthquakes.
Results Story
Dominica: Results in Resilience - Supporting resilient reconstruction in Dominica following Hurricane Maria
This Results of Resilience story describes how the ACP-EU NDRR Program has supported Dominica following Hurricane Maria in September 2017.
Results Story
Results in Resilience - Informing Fiscal Resilience Efforts in the Indian Ocean Islands
The results of the Southwest Indian Ocean Islands: Catastrophe Risk Profiling and Financing Initiative are presented in the Results in Resilience Story.
Report
Africa Disaster Risk Financing Initiative: Activity Report 2017-2018
The activity report summarizes activities of Result Area 5, also known as the Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRF) Initiative, from July 2017 until June 2018.
Other
City planning and community mapping: Gathering people and data in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo
GFDRR published a Feature Story on how the ACP-EU NDRR Program and the ACP-EU Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRF) Initiative support to community mapping in Pointe-Noire, the Republic of Congo.
Report
Result Area 2 Activity Report 2017-2018
The report summarizes the activities of the Result Area 2 Program in 2017-2018.
Note on Disaster Risk Management in the Caribbean
This note summarizes the World Bank’s approach in disaster risk management in the Caribbean, including many activities supported by the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Proceedings of the ECCAS Hydromet Forum
The proceedings of the ECCAS Hydromet Forum have been published in English and French.
Annual Report, Report
ACP-EU NDRR Program: Activity Report 2017-2018
The ACP-EU NDRR Program Activity Report highlights the results achieved during 2017-2018. High demand from stakeholders resulted in 40 active projects supporting disaster resilience in 28 countries in total.
Other
Intra-ACP Focus Day on the ACP-EU NDRR Program
On November 9, 2018, the Secretariat of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the European Commission hosted the ACP-EU NDRR Program Focus Day in Brussels, Belgium. The theme of the Focus Day was “Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in ACP Countries.” The event was organized in the margins of the GFDRR Fall 2018 Consultative Group meeting and Knowledge Partnership Day which took place on 7 and 8 November 2018, also in Brussels, Belgium.
Other
Boosting Investments in Hydromet for Resilient Development Throughout Africa
A Feature Story was published on the ECOWAS Hydromet Forum and Disaster Risk Reduction Platform. This event was organized in the frame of the Result Area 2 African Regional Economic Communities Program.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Hurricane Irma and Maria Recovery Needs Assessment for Antigua and Barbuda
The ACP-EU NDRR Program supported the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to conduct a recovery needs assessment following Hurricane Irma. The executive summary sets out the key findings of the assessment.
Results Story
Fiji and Tonga: Results in Resilience - Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Assess Disaster Risk in Fiji and Tonga
The results of two projects supporting the use of UAVs for disaster and climate risk assessments, and for rapid identification of damages to the environment in post-disaster situations, are presented in the Results in Resilience story.
ECOWAS Hydromet Forum and DRR Platform
The proceedings of the ECOWAS Hydromet Forum can be accessed here.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Tonga: Post-Disaster Rapid Assessment
Following an official request from the government of Tonga for post-disaster assistance following Tropical Cyclone Gita in February 2018, the ACP-EU NDRR Program supported the government in undertaking a post-disaster rapid assessment.
Results Story
Solomon Islands: Results in Resilience - Building Community Resilience in the Solomon Islands
The successful results of the Community Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risk in Solomon Islands (CRISP) project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.
Brochure, Results Story
Lesotho: Results in Resilience - Strengthening Hydromet Services in Lesotho
The successful results of the Climate Risk Analysis & Early Warning Information Management Systems project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.
Results Story, Stories of Impact
Fiji: Results in Resilience - Climate Vulnerability Assessment
The successful results of the Fiji Climate Vulnerability Assessment project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.
Results Story, Stories of Impact
Tanzania: Results in Resilience - Improving Risk Information
The successful results of the Building Climate Resilience in Tanzania Water Sector project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.
Report
ACP-EU NDRR Mid-Term Evaluation
The ACP-EU NDRR mid-term evaluation was launched in May 2017, carried out by two independent consultants and completed in June 2018.
Download document in English
Results Story, Stories of Impact
Togo: Results in Resilience - Enhancing Disaster Preparedness
The successful results of the Integrated Disaster and Land Management (IDLM) project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.
Report
Third Edition of the World Reconstruction Conference: Proceedings and Knowledge Report, and Executive Summary
The third edition of the World Reconstruction Conference - Proceedings and Knowledge Report summarizes the event's sessions and objectives which brought together approximately 800 participants from civil society, national and local governments, academia, the private sector and international organizations from around the world in Brussels from 6-8 June 2017.
Report
Supporting Road Network Vulnerability Assessments in Pacific Island Countries
The ACP-EU NDRR Program financed the development of an objective, transparent and repeatable approach to assess the vulnerability of road networks in Pacific Island Countries, and to identify and prioritise the possible options for action.
Annual Report, Report
Result Area 2: Activity Report 2016-2017
This report summarizes the activities and achievements for 2016-2017 under the Result 2 of the Program Building Disaster Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Result Area 2 strengthens DRM capacities of African Regional Economic Communities.
Annual Report, Report
ACP-EU NDRR Program: Activity Report 2016-2017
The ACP-EU NDRR Activity Report for the period 2016-2017 offers an overview on how the Program continues to scale-up its support to disaster-prone ACP countries through technical assistance, capacity building and knowledge sharing.
Brochure
ACP-EU NDRR Program Brochure
The ACP-EU NDRR Program brochure outlines the Program’s objectives and selected achievements.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Somalia: Drought Impact and Needs Assessment (Volume II)
The report for the Somalia Drought and Impact Assessment was published in January 2017. This assessment, undertaken with the support of the ACP-EU NDRR Program, enabled to assess damages and impact following the 2016-2017 drought in Somalia.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Somalia: Drought Impact and Needs Assessment (Volume III)
The report for the Somalia Drought and Impact Assessment was published in January 2017. This assessment, undertaken with the support of the ACP-EU NDRR Program, enabled to assess damages and impact following the 2016-2017 drought in Somalia.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Somalia: Drought Impact and Needs Assessment (Volume I)
The report for the Somalia Drought and Impact Assessment was published in January 2017. This assessment, undertaken with the support of the ACP-EU NDRR Program, enabled to assess damages and impact following the 2016-2017 drought in Somalia.
Brief
Somalia Drought Impact and Needs Assessment (DINA) Executive Brief
This document offers a brief overview of the Somalia Drought Impact and Needs Assessment (DINA) and subsequent Resilience and Recovery Framework (RRF), which were requested by the government in August 2017 to identify the root causes of recurrent drought and develop a strategy for medium-term recovery and long-term resilience.
Annual Report, Report
Africa Disaster Risk Financing Initiative: Activity Report 2016-2017
This activity report summarizes activities of Result Area 5, also known as the Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRF) Initiative from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The report gives an overview of the achievements to date and identifies upcoming priorities and challenges.
Guidance, Post-Disaster Assessment, Report
Dominica: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment following Hurricane Maria
Following an official request from the government of Dominica for post-disaster assistance following Hurricane Maria in Spetember 2017, the NDRR Program supported the government in undertaking a post-disaster assessment.
Guidance, Report
Urban Flood Risk Management in the Pacific
This Knowledge Note describes a benchmarking method developed to track the progress of Pacific Island Countries (PICs) on best-practice flood risk management (FRM). The method was applied to Fiji, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Report
Fiji: Climate Vulnerability Assessment - Summary Report
This summary report highlights the main messages from Fiji's climate vulnerability assessment, which was launched at COP23 in Bonn.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Sierra Leone: Rapid Damage and Loss Assessment
Following the landslides and floods in August 2017, the government of Sierra Leone asked for support to undertake a Post-Mudslides and Floods Rapid Needs Assessment and to develop a Floods Recovery Framework.
Report
Fiji: Climate Vulnerability Assessment
The report provides significant new analysis of Fiji's vulnerability to climate change, and was launched at COP23 in Bonn.
Other
Tanzania: Ramani Huria community mapping in Dar es Salaam - video
Ramani Huria is a community-based mapping activity in Dar es Salaam that trains university students and local community members on how to create highly accurate maps of the most flood-prone areas in the city.
Report, Risk Profile
Southwest Indian Ocean Risk Assessment and Financing Initiative: Summary Report and Risk Profiles
A summary report was published on the Southwest Indian Ocean Islands Risk Assessment and Financing Initiative (SWIO RAFI) Initiative, which summarizes progress made on analytical work to improve the understanding of disaster risks and risk financing solutions.
Brochure
ACP-EU NDRR Program Brochure
The ACP-EU NDRR Program brochure outlines the Program’s objectives and selected achievements.
Annual Report, Core Document
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery: Annual Report 2017
GFDRR's annual report 2017 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2016 to June 2017, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Report
Jamaica: Coastal Management and Beach Restoration Guidelines
A review was conducted of existing coastal management and beach restoration guidelines for Jamaica, and updated guidelines and regulations were proposed.
Guidance
Focus Day on Post-Disaster Response in Brussels
On 9 June 2017, more than 100 participants from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries attended a “Focus Day” on lessons learned from post-disaster response in ACP countries in the frame of the ACP-EU Natural Disaster Risk Reduction (NDRR) Program.
Results Story
Stories of Impact Series
A series of stories were published, highlighting achievements of disaster risk initiatives supported by the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Post-Disaster Assessment
PDNAs and Rapid Assessments
Building upon the tripartite Joint Declaration on Post-Crisis Assessments and Recovery Planning signed by the EU, the WBG, and the UN in 2008, the ACP-EU NDRR Program has supported ACP governments in undertaking 19 post disaster assessments.
Report
Result Area 2: Activity Report 2014-2016
The report summarizes the activities and achievements in 2014-2016 under Result Area 2 of the Program Building Disaster Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Report
Africa Disaster Risk Financing Initiative: Activity Report 2014-2016
The activity report summarizes activities of Result Area 5, also known as the Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRF) Initiative, from its commencement in August 2014 to 30 June 2016.
Annual Report, Report
ACP-EU NDRR Program: Activity Report 2015-2016
The ACP-EU NDRR Activity Report for the period 2015-2016 offers an overview of how the Program continues to scale-up its support to disaster-prone ACP countries through technical assistance, capacity building and knowledge sharing.
Stories of Impact
Guyana: Story of Impact - Communicating Flood Risk Along Guyana’s Coast
The technical assistance project informed policymakers, stakeholders and the general public of efforts to understand and strengthen flood control systems, heighten awareness of flood risks, and explain the technologies used to mitigate these risks.
Stories of Impact
Timor-Leste: Story of Impact - Building Climate and Disaster Resilience in Timor-Leste
The National Disaster Management Directorate of the government of Timor Leste implemented Climate and Disaster Resilience in Communities-activities in the northern part of Timor-Leste.
Annual Report, Core Document
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery: Annual Report 2016
GFDRR's annual report 2016 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2015 to June 2016, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Report
Rwanda: National Risk Atlas
The Government of Rwanda conducted with support of the ACP-EU NDRR Program a comprehensive and nationwide assessment of existing disaster risk, in order to develop a comprehensive disaster risk profile for Rwanda.
Post-Disaster Assessment, Report
Kenya: Post Disaster Needs Assessment - droughts in 2008-2011
The PDNA assessed the impacts of the drought period in 2008-2011 and the resulting needs in order to save the lives and livelihoods of millions.
Post-Disaster Assessment, Report
Samoa: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment - Tropical Cyclone Evan 2012
The Post Disaster Needs Assessment assisted the Government of Samoa to determine the impacts of Cyclone Evan in 2012 and to review and revise strategies and measures to reduce risks and to build back better.
Post-Disaster Assessment
St Lucia: Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment
The report assesses the damages and losses to critical public infrastructures in Saint Lucia resulting from flood and landslides, as a consequence of the torrential rain on 24-25 December 2013.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Fiji: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment - Tropical Cyclone Winston February 2016
The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment assessed the damages and needs following Tropical Cyclone Winston which struck Fiji in February 2016.
Post-Disaster Assessment, Report
Djibouti: Post Disaster Needs Assessment - droughts in 2008-2011
The PDNA helped the Government of Djibouti to identify priority drought mitigation measures and to develop together with development partners a recovery strategy to address the short-term emergency needs following the droughts in 2008-2011.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Fiji: Post Disaster Needs Assessment - Tropical Cyclone Evan in 2012
The report assesses losses and damages following Tropical Cyclone Evan in Fiji in 2012, and outlines opportunities for disater risk reduction.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Seychelles: Damage, Loss and Needs Assessment
This report assesses damages, losses and needs following the severe flooding and landslides in the Seychelles in 2013 as a result of Tropical Cyclone Felleng.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Lesotho: Water Security and Climate Change Assessment
The report examines the implications of climate change for Lesotho’s future development and economy, focusing particularly on the different water infrastructure investments being considered by the Government of Lesotho.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Nigeria: Post Disaster Needs Assessment - Floods in 2012
The PDNA assessed the impact and needs following the floods in 2012 in Nigeria.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Rapid Damage and Loss Assessment
The report prodides a rapid damage and loss assessment following the heavy rains and resulting floods in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in December 2013.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Fiji: Disaster Recovery Framework
The Disaster Recovery Framework was published alongside the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, following Tropical Cyclone Winston which struck Fiji in February 2016.
Brochure
Guyana: Brochure - Managing Flood Risk in Guyana, the Conservancy Adaptation Project 2008-2013
The brochure sets out in a nutshell the results of the Guyana’s Conservancy Adaptation Project.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Cabo Verde: Post Disaster Needs Assessment
Following the eruption of the Pico do Fogo volcano from November 2014 until February 2015, a PDNA was undertaken at the request of the Government of Cabo Verde.
Report
ACP-EU NDRR Program Progress Report 2011-2013
The report describes the first two years of implementation of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Brochure
Southwest Indian Ocean Risk Assessment and Financing Initiative
The brochure explains in a nutshell the SWIO RAFI Initiative, which seeks to address high vulnerability of the Southwest Indian Ocean Island States to disaster losses.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Cameroon: Emergency Flood Assessment and Rehabilitation Planning
Following the heavy rains affecting the Northern regions of Cameroun in 2012, the project helped to identify key measures to prevent dike collapse and to rehabilitate water-related infrastructure to reduce future risks.
Report
Guyana: Report - Managing Flood Risk in Guyana, the Conservancy Adaptation Project 2008-2013
The report describes in-depth the Conservancy Adaptation Project in Guyana 2008-2013, and the results achieved.
Brochure
Rwanda: Brochure - Development of Comprehensive Disaster Risk Profiles for enhancing Disaster Management in Rwanda
The Development of (national and local) Comprehensive Disaster Risk Profiles for Enhancing Disaster Management project was launched in October 2012 and closed in April 2016, having successfully completed all key planned activities.
Post-Disaster Assessment, Report
Dominica: Rapid Damage and Impact Assessment
The PDNA assesses the impacts of Tropical Storm Erika in August 2015 in Dominica, the resulting needs, and options for disaster risk management.
Brochure
Disaster Risk Management, Sustainability and Urban Resilience
The brochure elaborates on DiMSUR, an innovative sub-regional centre, providing technical assistance and promoting the dissemination of knowledge and good practices for its member countries Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique.
Stories of Impact
Malawi: Post Disaster Needs Assessment
Following the January 2015 floods which were one of the most devastating in the history of Malawi, the NDRR Program supported a PDNA to identify risks and guide recovery efforts.
Report
Timor-Leste: Hazard Risk Assesment Synthesis Report
The publication presents the assessment of natural disaster risks in Timor-Leste, focusing on landslides, floods, and strong wind hazards. This assessment helps develop technical and institutional capacity.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Mozambique: Damage Assessment, and Early Recovery and Sustainable Reconstruction Priorities
Mozambique experienced in 2015 widespread flooding. A rapid assessment was conducted which evaluated the impact of the events, provided advice to the government, and identified potential financial support.
Report
Dominican Republic: Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance
The publication sets out the analysis of fiscal and economic impacts of natural disasters in the Dominican Republic. The study sets the basis for developing a disaster risk financing strategy.
Annual Report, Report
ACP-EU NDRR Program: Activity Report 2014-2015
The ACP-EU NDRR Activity Report covers the activities for the period 2014-2015.
Annual Report, Core Document
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery: Annual Report 2015
GFDRR's annual report 2015 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2014 to June 2015, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Annual Report, Core Document
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery: Annual Report 2014
GFDRR's annual report 2014 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2013 to June 2014, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Annual Report, Core Document
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery: Annual Report 2013
GFDRR's annual report 2013 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2012 to June 2013, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.
Annual Report, Core Document
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery: Annual Report 2012
GFDRR's annual report 2012 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2011 to June 2012, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.