World Bank releases new crisis preparedness and response toolkit

Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit The World Bank Group is rolling out an expanded Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit to help developing countries better respond to crises and build resilience against future shocks. World Bank

The World Bank Group’s new Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit introduces an innovative suite of tools to help developing countries better respond to crises and prepare for future shocks. This Crisis Toolkit aims to empower these countries in the face of crises, supporting impactful development and ultimately contributing to achieving a world free of poverty on a livable planet. 

Through the Crisis toolkit, the Bank provides more flexibility to help countries put in place more contingent resources and be better prepared for future crises. It will also speed and scale up access to new financing for budget support when disasters hit, giving countries immediate access to money to manage the impact of a disaster and assist their citizens. 

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