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Statement by the Executive President of the World Development Association to mark International Day of Rural Women
Making the empowerment of rural women a driving force for developmentEvery day, rural women contribute to the economic, social and human vitality of t...
Protecting households from disasters: the role of governments in preparedness and rescue operations
When a danger threatens a neighbourhood, families need to know what is happening, where to seek safety and how to get help. Meeting these needs ...
Safe homes for communities that are better protected against disasters
The safety of a home begins with the choice of plot and is maintained throughout the time it is occupied. It depends on the quality of the build...
Disaster risk reduction: a vital investment in sustainable development
Disaster risk reduction helps to protect communities and safeguard the progress made in regional development.The World Association for Developme...
Message from the Executive President of the World Association for Development on the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
International Day for Disaster Risk ReductionA disaster becomes all the more destructive when it strikes populations that are already vulnerable, frag...
Message from the Executive President of the World Development Association to mark World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day — 10 October 2026Mental health now plays an increasingly important role in health policies and in the recognition of well-bein...