Strengthening the Linkages between Disaster Risk Finance and Adaptive Social Protection - Why and How it Matters

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Joint World Bank and WFP policy note outlining why and how to strengthen linkages between disaster risk finance (DRF) and adaptive social protection (ASP). It frames expected outcomes of connecting ASP and DRF, then presents practical building blocks to improve coordination, pro-poor delivery, and programmatic effectiveness. Special attention is given to maximizing benefits of the DRF4ASP programmatic window under the Global Shield Financing Facility, supported by case study examples from multiple countries.

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Introduction

Context and conceptual overview

Why it matters: expected outcomes of linking ASP and DRF

How to strengthen linkages between ASP and DRF: The Building Blocks

Maximizing pro-poor benefits of the DRF4ASP programmatic window of the Global Shield Financing Facility

Conclusion

References

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized # Strengthening the Linkages between Disaster Risk Financeand Adaptive Social Protection – Why and How it Matters A joint policy note Attribution Please cite the work as follows: World Bank and WFP. (2026) Strengtheningthe Linkages between Disaster Risk Financeand Adaptive Social Protection – Why and Howit Matters. World Bank in collaboration withthe World Food Programme, Washington DCand Rome. Disclaimer This work is a joint product of the staff of The WorldBank and the World Food Programme. The findings,interpretations, and conclusions expressed in thiswork do not necessarily reflect the views of TheWorld Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or thegovernments they represent, or those of the WorldFood Programme. The World Bank and the World Food Programmedo not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, orcurrency of the data included in this work and doesnot assume responsibility for any errors, omissions,or discrepancies in the information, or liability withrespect to the use of or failure to use the information,methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. Theboundaries, colors, denominations, links/footnotesand other information shown in this Work do not implyany judgment on the part of The World Bank or theWorld Food Programme concerning the legal statusof any territory or the endorsement or acceptance ofsuch boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed orconsidered to be a limitation upon, or waiver, of theprivileges and immunities of The World Bank, all ofwhich are specifically reserved. ## Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright.Because The World Bank encourages dissemination ofits knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in wholeor in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as fullattribution to this work is given. The World Food Programme encourages thedissemination of the material contained in thispublication on condition that reference is made to thesource. Any queries on rights and licenses, includingsubsidiary rights, should be addressed to World BankPublications, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW,Washington DC, 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org Acknowledgements This note was prepared by a joint World Bank–WFPteam comprising of Rosie Bright, Michael Goode,Aleksandra Krajczynska, Emily Montier, ManucheherShafee and Claire Simon, under the technical guidanceof Bianca Adam, Sarah Coll-Black and Sumati Rajputof the World Bank, and Clare O’Brien ofWFP. Theauthors thank members of the World Bank DisasterRisk Financing and Insurance program and the SocialPolicy Global Practice, and from WFP’s Climate andResilience Service and the Nutrition, School Mealsand Social Protection Service for their contributionsin the development of this paper. The authors alsothank the WFP and World Bank country teams for theircontributions to the case study examples, which aredrawn from Bangladesh, Dominica, Haiti, Malawi, Maliand Sierra Leone. Finally, the authors would like torecognize the generous support and feedback fromdonors to the Global Shield Financing Facility, whichinclude Canada, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg andthe United Kingdom. © 2026 International Bank for Reconstruction andDevelopment / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433Telephone: 202-473-1000 Internet: www.worldbank.org © 2026 World Food ProgrammeVia Cesare Giulio Viola 68/70,00148 Rome, Italy - T +39 06 65131wfp.org ### 1. Table of Contents Introduction ..............................................................................................................................4 1. Context and conceptual overview .......................................................................................5 2. Why it matters: expected outcomes of linking ASP and DRF ..........................................9 3. How to st

FAQs

Why strengthen the linkages between adaptive social protection and disaster risk finance?

The note explains expected outcomes of linking ASP and DRF, focusing on improved preparedness and more effective, pro-poor responses when disasters occur.

What are the key building blocks for strengthening ASP–DRF linkages?

It presents an approach centered on practical and operational coordination between the systems, detailing components needed to make the linkage functional in practice.

How does DRF4ASP under the Global Shield Financing Facility aim to maximize pro-poor benefits?

The note highlights how the DRF4ASP programmatic window is structured to increase the reach and impact of DRF through adaptive social protection delivery.

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