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When torrential rains and flash floods deluged parts of Abidjan, an African Development Bank investment in weather data was critical in the disaster response efforts.
African Development Bank
Disaster Risk Reduction Investment in Africa Synthesis– cover page
Documents and publications
This report synthesises trends in DRR investments across the 16 countries and identifies general policy recommendations. Its aim is to improve understanding of public budgeting for DRR .
Côte d’Ivoire cover page
Documents and publications

This report provides an analysis of public investment planning for disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Côte d’Ivoire and highlights the level of public investment in DRR in the country. To do this, it conducts a risk-sensitive budget review (RSBR), which

Policies and plans
La vision de la présente SN-RRC 2020-2030 est décliné comme suit: « Pour une Côte d’Ivoire résiliente face aux aléas et risques de catastrophes d’origine naturelle , technologique ou anthropique à l’horizon 2030. »
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Targeted financing has been released to combat hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in countries torn by fragility,conflict and violence.
World Bank, the
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Documents and publications
This country risk profile for the Ivory Coast provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.
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As water consumption increases and supply decreases, providing water for residents is a growing challenge for sub-Saharan cities like Abidjan.
Thomson Reuters Foundation, trust.org
Research briefs
A group of scientists have confirmed the presence of an egg parasitoid called Telenomus remus in multiple African countries. The species could be a vital tool in the fight against the devastating fall armyworm that threatens the food security of more than 200 million people.
CAB International

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