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Increasing frequency of natural disasters

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The frequency and severity of natural disasters is increasing.

For more information, see the new World Bank report: Closing the gap : building resilience to natural disasters and man-made shocks through social safety nets

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Source: CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database.

 

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