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Research from different contexts and countries shows that poor and marginalized groups tend to suffer more from growing disaster & climate risks. The World Bank and Global Facility for Disaster Reduction & Recovery help governments implement inclusive disaster-risk management.
The January volcanic eruption in Tonga that caused a tsunami and ashfall resulted in economic damage estimated at US$90.4 million.
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The authors of Digital Works for Urban Resilience: Supporting African Youth blog about ways in which cities can use technology to maintain public works in more efficient, cost-effective, and gender-inclusive ways. The report discusses 7 pilot projects that accomplished this.