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GFDRR presents on school resilience in Porto Alegre, Brazil

GFDRR presented at a seminar in Porto Alegre, Brazil which brought together government representatives, national and international experts, and civil society organizations to discuss options for enhancing the resilience of the country's education sector. 

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Belize Bolsters Climate and Disaster Resilience with the World Bank’s Support
The development of the disaster risk financing policy benefited from GFDRR technical support.
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India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban development, says new World Bank report
Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India, a new World Bank report released
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Training for Comprehensive Disaster Management Plans for Schools in Grenada
Ensuring schools across Grenada are better prepared to protect students and staff during disasters.
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Safer, Climate-Resilient Roads Set to Improve Lives of 13,000 People in Comoros
GFDRR laid the groundwork for additional financing of a project that has already helped over 70,000.
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Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills to effectively understand the role of an EOC.
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City Resilience Program Partnering with Italy
This new partnership is aimed at strengthening urban resilience in West Africa.
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African Cities at the Crossroads: Investing in Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience
Bringing nature-based solutions into the heart of Africa’s urban planning and development agenda.
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New Project Improves Urban Infrastructure and Reduces Flood Risk in Gabon's Secondary Cities
GFDRR supported the flood studies that informed the project.
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Tanzania: New Financing to Benefit 1.9 million Citizens with Enhanced Disaster Preparedness and Response
GFDRR supported preparation of the $200 million Cat-DDO.