Natural disasters continue to cause widespread damage and losses, with fast growing economies particularly exposed. Governments often shoulder a significant sha

This report presents the results of a study that compares country practices in the management of the financial implications of disasters on government finances

This work combines research and empirical evidence on the economic costs of disasters with theoretical approaches. It provides new insights on how to assess and

This paper discusses how countries vulnerable to natural disasters can reduce the associated human and economic cost. Building on earlier work by IMF staff, the