IFRC Calls on Governments to Invest More in Disaster Risk Reduction
Disasters will continue to hamper efforts to achieve sustainable development unless governments do more to anticipate and reduce their risk, warns the
This year, millions of people living in crisis have not been receiving the humanitarian assistance they desperately need--partly due to lack of sufficient investment in disaster and crisis preparedness, as well as resilience-building.
Dr Fatoumata Nafo-Traore, IFRC Regional Director for
"Evidence has shown that adequate investment in disaster risk reduction is not only highly cost-effective but more importantly, has a profound impact in saving lives and livelihoods when disaster strikes. Many of the natural hazards that take place do not need to become major disasters when a population is prepared and able to cope with them."
Every day,
"Community-based solutions to better prepare for disasters are at the forefront of
In 2017, the
"Despite our efforts, there is a massive and growing gap between funds needed and funds available. There is a need for a concerted effort, led by governments. That's why we call on governments to allocate at least 5 per cent of their revenue to the strengthening of investments in disaster risk reduction," said
To tackle this issue, African and Arab states are participating in the Africa-Arab Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) from 9 to 13 September in
"IFRC calls on states to enhance cooperation with the private sector and support the inclusion of all community groups in the development and implementation of disaster risk reduction strategies," added Hashem.
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