Ready 2 Respond Diagnostic Guidelines: Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems

As disasters caused by natural hazards, health emergencies, and other crises become more frequent and complex, the demand for effective crisis preparedness and response tools has never been greater. In response to these evolving challenges, the World Bank (WB) has continuously adapted its crisis preparedness and response toolkit (CPRT) of financial instruments to help governments and partners strengthen resilience and improve their crisis management capacities.