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Managing Risk MOOC - Communities as informal insurance networks

Managing Risk MOOC - Communities as informal insurance networks
Risks are a part of our everyday lives. Losses from risks and missed opportunities affect everyone. In the last two decades the world has experienced international integration, technological innovation, and economic reform, but also financial turbulence and... view more Risks are a part of our everyday lives. Losses from risks and missed opportunities affect everyone. In the last two decades the world has experienced international integration, technological innovation, and economic reform, but also financial turbulence and environmental damage. The fear of loss can prevent people from pursuing development opportunities, leaving many poor people trapped in poverty. However, societies that successfully adapt to risks can make dramatic gains in their living standards. In this module you will understand how households and communities can generally contribute to people’s risk management, which intrinsic characteristics could strengthen their contribution to risk management, and how the state can support their role. view less
  • Learning Mode: 
    Podcast
  • Topics: Social Development, Community Driven Development, Community Driven Development and Livelihoods
  • GP: 
    Managing Risks for Sustainable Poverty Reduction and Shared Prosperity, Pensions & Social Insurance, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management
  • Keywords: 
    Risk, Risk Management
  • Language: 
    English
  • Length: 
    10:30

Presenter Info

Marcel Fafchamps

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