Informes

By Sonja Fransen, Alexander Hunns, Tarek Jaber and Teresa Janz Abstract Forcibly displaced people are at the forefront of climate emergencies worldwide. This article presents a scoping review of the growing literature on climate risks for displaced populations,…

In Numbers 1,162 mt of food distributed US$9.4 million cash-based transfers made US$90.37 million net funding requirements under the Country Strategic Plan (Dec’23 – May’24) 1.04 million people assisted Operational Updates WFP is grateful for new contributions from Germany and France for…

In Numbers 950 mt of food distributed US$9.38 million cash-based transfers made US$85.8 million net funding requirements under the Country Strategic Plan (Nov’23 – Apr’24) 1.04 million people assisted Operational Updates • Monthly rations for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar remain at…

The August 2023 flash floods and monsoon rains across Bangladesh resulted in unprecedented damage, especially in Chattogram Division, leading to widespread devastation and displacement. The districts of Bandarban, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and Rangamati experienced severe landslides,…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Pre-Crises Assessment of Monsoon Flooding in Bangladesh presents the collective ac-countability to the affected population in Bangladesh of the Humanitarian Coordination Task Team (HCTT) members to improve their coordinated action in anticipatory action and…

WASHINGTON, September 22, 2023—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $300 million to help Bangladesh recover from learning losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, introduce complementary online learning blended with in-class education for students…

Washington, September 19, 2023— The World Bank today approved $102 million to help Bangladesh improve riverbank protection and navigability in the Jamuna River, saving people from being displaced, protecting their livelihoods, and spurring economic activities. The Jamuna…

Through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities, the Government of Belgium contributed USD 500 000 to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to mitigate the adverse impacts of severe floods…

In Numbers 1,113 mt of food distributed US$8.13 million cash-based transfers made US$82 million net funding requirements for WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (October 2023 – March 2024) 1.23 million people assisted Operational Updates Monthly rations for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar remain…

Experience from two projects shows digital tools for database management help ensure a fair and transparent process and efficient resource allocation. Introduction Database management is critical for effectively and successfully implementing resettlement aspects of development projects. Resettlement planning…