Africa is the fastest urbanizing continent and faces mounting challenges as the population rapidly concentrates in underresourced cities. The rapid processes of urbanization mean that the disaster risk profiles of countries in Africa are evolving from predominantly rural, with drought and food security as the main challenges—to urban, with challenges from floods, cyclones, and earthquakes.
Countries
Which Areas of Engagement are covered by grants in this region?
Sendai Priorities
Priority 1Understanding disaster risk
Priority 2Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk
Priority 3Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
Priority 4Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
GFDRR Grants
Data only includes core program grants.
| Name | Country | Status | Amount | Start | Complete | Funding Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resilient Urban Transport Infrastructure in West-African cities | $250,000.00 | 1/2001 | 3/2022 | Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries – Second Phase | ||
| Malawi Flood Management | Malawi | Complete |
$164,287.30 | 5/2018 | 11/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Pilot Firm-Level Supply Chain Resilience Surveys | Africa | Complete |
$149,965.31 | 12/2017 | 8/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Technical Assistance to Integrate Climate Resilience into the Third Phase of Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project Activities | Africa | Complete |
$219,876.78 | 1/2018 | 1/2020 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Kenya – Devolution and Locally-Led Disaster Risk Management | Kenya | Complete |
$424,844.42 | 3/2019 | 10/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Strengthening Technical Knowledge of the Government of Seychelles in Managing the Long-Term Risks Associated with Coastal Waste Infrastructure | Africa | Complete |
$249,597.23 | 4/2018 | 2/2020 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Burundi - Flood and Landslide Preparedness to Improve Community Resilience | Burundi | Complete |
$8,282.88 | 6/2019 | 7/2020 | European Union (EU) - African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Region Disaster Reduction Partnership Trust Fund |
| Mozambique Cyclone Recovery Framework | Mozambique | Complete |
$99,290.62 | 6/2019 | 12/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Integrating Resilience into Urban Infrastructure and Services in Nairobi Metropolitan Region | Kenya | Complete |
$199,931.85 | 7/2017 | 12/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Support to Comoros damage assessment from cyclone Kenneth (April 2019) | Comoros | Complete |
$99,947.54 | 6/2019 | 12/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Zimbabwe's Landscapes and Agricultural Investments | Zimbabwe | Complete |
$249,684.85 | 1/2018 | 7/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| IUFMP CERC | Nigeria | Complete |
$24,967.18 | 10/2018 | 10/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Support for a 2019 Rapid Impact and Needs Assessment for Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | Complete |
$99,533.62 | 4/2019 | 10/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Malawi - Cyclone Idai Response and Recovery | Malawi | Complete |
$99,319.28 | 4/2019 | 12/2019 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Supporting Multi-risk Assessment of Greater Monrovia | Liberia | Active |
$200,000.00 | 2/2020 | 1/2022 | Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries – Second Phase |
| Strengthening Social Protection through Forecast-based Financing in the Sahel | Africa | Active |
$352,199.59 | 11/2016 | 5/2020 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Innovative mechanisms to support water supply resilience for Botswana utility in drought vulnerable areas | Botswana | Active |
$60,000.00 | 8/2018 | 8/2020 | Multi Donor Trust Fund for Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management in Developing Countries |
| Enhancing Disaster Preparedness in Malawi | Malawi | Active |
$200,000.00 | 9/2019 | 9/2020 | European Union (EU) - African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Region Disaster Reduction Partnership Trust Fund |
| Strengthening Hydro-Meteorological and Climate Services | Active |
$300,000.00 | 8/2016 | 10/2020 | European Union (EU) - African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Region Disaster Reduction Partnership Trust Fund | |
| Malawi: Strengthening technical and institutional capacity to manage climate and disaster risks | Malawi | Active |
$500,000.00 | 1/2019 | 9/2020 | European Union (EU) - African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Region Disaster Reduction Partnership Trust Fund |
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