International Recovery Platform

This paper analyzes the period of overlap between response and recovery phases in the Philippines occurred three to seven months post-Typhoon Haiyan from February 2014 to July 2014. It highlights the need to define a period of transition from response to recovery of the health sector as it may have important implications on the health system functioning as a whole.

This paper evaluates how the Philippines utilize social protection systems and programs to help households better manage disaster risk.

This brief is part of a series highlighting the World Bank's achievements in disaster risk management initiatives. It presents efforts undertaken by the government of Malawi, with support from GFDRR, the World Bank, the European Union and the UN.