This pilot project tested an urban flood
protection system that is based on rain measurements from
cellular phone networks, which monitors rainfall via loss of
network...
Vietnam is one of the most hazard-prone
countries in the East Asia and Pacific region. In recent
years, Vietnam has experienced an upsurge in intensity of
these natural...
With further declines in international
assistance expected over the coming years, the government of
Afghanistan faces a new challenge of enabling new growth
drivers....
Type: Working PaperReport#: 120906Date: January 1, 2017Author:
Rocha,Nadia
Effective flood risk management is
critical to protect people and their livelihoods from
flooding and to limit future losses. Nature-based measures
and their ability...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 120735Date: January 1, 2017Author:
van Wesenbeeck,Bregje K. ;
IJff,Stephanie ;
Jongman,Brenden ;
Balog,Simone Andrea Breunig ;
Kaupa,Stefanie Magdalena ;
Bosche,Lauren Vuillemot ;
Lange,Glenn-Marie ;
Holm-Nielsen,Niels B. ;
Nieboer,Henk ;
Taishi,Yusuke ;
Kurukulasuriya,Pradeep H. ;
Meliane,Imen
Small Island States include two-thirds
of the countries that face the highest relative losses due
to natural disasters, and these costs are growing. The Small
Island...
Type: BriefReport#: 120664Date: January 1, 2017Author:
Perry, Tom
This paper explains about the
Kosovo's population and economy are exposed to
earthquakes and floods, with earthquakes posing the greater
risk of a high impact, lower...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 117228Date: January 1, 2017
The Transport Sector is so vast and
complex that in many countries several governmental bodies –
ministries or other offices – may have to cover it,
depending on each...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 114528Date: January 1, 2017
The earthquake risk in Guatemala is more
significant than the hurricane risk. Annual Average loss
(AAL) from earthquakes is Unite States (U.S.) 325.3 million
dollars...
Latvia’s population and economy are
exposed to earthquakes and floods, with floods posing the
greater risk The model results for present day risk shown in
this risk...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 114622Date: January 1, 2017
Romania's population and economy
are exposed to earthquakes and floods,with earthquakes
posing the greater risk of a high impact, lower probability
event. Just over...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 114624Date: January 1, 2017
Large-scale natural disasters are a
frequent and common occurrence in Japan. Over the years,
Japan has evolved its disaster management system to address
all phases of...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 114914Date: January 1, 2017Author:
Takeuchi,Ko
This paper examines how international
remittances are affected by structural characteristics,
macroeconomic conditions, and adverse shocks in recipient
economies. We...
Type: Journal ArticleReport#: 129172Date: January 1, 2017Author:
Bettin,Giulia ;
Presbitero,Andrea F. ;
Spatafora,Nikola L.
Afghanistan’s rugged mountain landscape
and generally arid climate make it prone to several natural
hazards. Climate change also poses threat to Afghanistan’s
natural...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 114097Date: January 1, 2017Author:
Ranghieri,Federica ;
Fallesen,Ditte Marie Gammelgaard ;
Jongman,Brenden ;
Balog,Simone Andrea Breunig ;
Mashahid,Sayed Sharifullah ;
Siercke,Guillermo A. ;
Simpson,Alanna Leigh
In the last 36 years, Malawi has
experienced eight major droughts, affecting over 24 million
people. Currently, the country is experiencing the after
effects of two...
One-third of West Africa's
population lives in coastal zones where they are vulnerable
to the high risks of climate change impacts and natural
hazards. Unplanned settlement...
This report provides guidance on the
process and components of a post-disaster needs assessment
(PDNA) for the education sector. An education sector
assessment should...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 114522Date: January 1, 2017
Moldova's population and economy
are exposed to earthquakes and floods, with floods posing
the greater risk. The model results for present-day risk
shown in this risk...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 114754Date: January 1, 2017
Natural hazards often damage or destroy
school infrastructure, threatening educational opportunities
and risking the lives of schoolchildren. In collaboration
with the...
Montenegro's population and economy
are exposed to earthquakes and floods, with flood posing the
greater risk. Just over 60 percent of Montenegro's
population lives...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 114729Date: January 1, 2017
The state, understood as an organization
holding the monopoly of force over a stable populationand
territory, emerged a few thousand years ago, mainly in those
areas...
Type: World Development ReportReport#: 116066Date: January 1, 2017Author:
Boix, Carles
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