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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Armenia to Create Jobs, Attract Private Investment through Stronger Local Tourism Infrastructure

It was informed by a disaster risk screening with the support of GFDRR's City Resilience Program.

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Barbados Secures World Bank Support to Boost Disaster Preparedness

Financial support for technical assistance is from the EU-funded, GFDRR-managed EUReCa program.

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Saint Lucia to Strengthen Resilience with World Bank Support

Financial support for technical assistance is from the EUReCa and the CRF, both managed by GFDRR.

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Secures $20 Million to Strengthen Disaster Resilience

Financial support for technical assistance is from the EUReCa and CRF, both managed by GFDRR.

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World Bank Extends Additional Funding to Türkiye for Earthquake-Proof Homes

GFDRR helped lay the groundwork for the design of the additional financing of this project.

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New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility and Generate More Than 10,000 Jobs

Support from GFDRR and the Government of Japan will contribute to boosting resilience in Tanzania.

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World Bank Support for Jamaica’s Private Sector Development and Disaster Preparedness

GFDRR's European Union Resilient Caribbean (EUReCa) Program will support DRM reforms.

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Suriname Signs Novel Project to Strengthen Resilience Against Environmental Shocks

A GFDRR-supported project will improve access to resilient infrastructure in Greater Paramaribo.

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Colombia Secures Resources from the World Bank for Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Health

With GFDRR support, the World Bank's 4th Cat DDO for Colombia offers a lifeline amid disasters.

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Fostering community resilience: A lifeline for the Central African Republic
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Building a resilient road network in Brazil
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Jamaica
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Nepal
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Romania
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Central African Republic
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Moldova
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Brazil
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Marshall Islands
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GFDRR-supported World Bank projects
World Bank Extends Additional Funding to Türkiye for Earthquake-Proof Homes
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World Bank Extends Additional Funding to Türkiye for Earthquake-Proof Homes
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New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility and Generate More Than 10,000 Jobs
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New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility and Generate More Than 10,000 Jobs
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World Bank Support for Jamaica’s Private Sector Development and Disaster Preparedness
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World Bank Support for Jamaica’s Private Sector Development and Disaster Preparedness
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Suriname Signs Novel Project to Strengthen Resilience Against Environmental Shocks
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Suriname Signs Novel Project to Strengthen Resilience Against Environmental Shocks
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Colombia Secures Resources from the World Bank for Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Health
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Colombia Secures Resources from the World Bank for Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Health
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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 Helps Bhutan Enhance Climate and Disaster Resilience
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World Bank Helps Bhutan Enhance Climate and Disaster Resilience
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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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Burundi: Combating flood risk and building resilience
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Burundi: Combating flood risk and building resilience
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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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