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Why disaster risk reduction must connect early warnings, preparedness and financial protection to household-level resilience

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Why disaster risk reduction must connect early warnings, preparedness and financial protection to household-level resilience

That is why the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed on 13 October, carries the theme “Resilience Starts at Home.

The broader lesson is more important than any single instrument: risk information + early warning + contingency planning + pre-arranged finance + rapid action.

Ghana is building part of the puzzle Ghana’s Disaster Management and Risk Finance Strategy Framework and Implementation Plan (2025–2030) provides an important foundation for more predictable disaster-response and recovery financing.

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