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The demand for micro-insurance: a literature review
Why are demand and renewal rates for micro-insurance so low despite the important protection against disasters it may offer? To address the puzzle this paper provides a selective overview of the current state of research on demand from farmers for risk micro-insurance mostly associated to lack and excess of rainfall (drought and flood). It first looks at the theoretical research and then reviews the empirical evidence on the factors influencing risk attitude and demand for disaster insurance from low-income farmers.
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Available online: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/29829_29829rp26final1.pdf
Ombeline De Bock ; Wouter Gelade ; International Labour Organization (Geneva, Switzerland)
Published by: ILO ; 2012Why are demand and renewal rates for micro-insurance so low despite the important protection against disasters it may offer? To address the puzzle this paper provides a selective overview of the current state of research on demand from farmers for risk micro-insurance mostly associated to lack and excess of rainfall (drought and flood). It first looks at the theoretical research and then reviews the empirical evidence on the factors influencing risk attitude and demand for disaster insurance from low-income farmers.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Natural hazards ; Agrometeorology ; Food Safety ; Disaster Risk Financing, Disaster risk transfer ; Drought ; Flood ; Ghana ; India
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Multi-hazard business continuity management guide : Guide for small and medium enterprises
ILO, 2012This document is intended to contribute to increase constituents’ resilience, mitigate risks and enhance preparedness for crisis and business recovery. The scope covers different types of major-scale, natural hazards, i.e. geophysical, hydrological, meteorological, climate and biological, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tropical storms, over-floods, flash flows, mud flows, droughts, desertification and landslides. It aims to inform and guide decision makers and technical service providers on how to manage business continuity vis-à-vis the multiple hazards that may threat t ...
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Available online: http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/documents/instructionalmateria [...]
Published by: ILO ; 2012
This document is intended to contribute to increase constituents’ resilience, mitigate risks and enhance preparedness for crisis and business recovery. The scope covers different types of major-scale, natural hazards, i.e. geophysical, hydrological, meteorological, climate and biological, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tropical storms, over-floods, flash flows, mud flows, droughts, desertification and landslides. It aims to inform and guide decision makers and technical service providers on how to manage business continuity vis-à-vis the multiple hazards that may threat the production and delivery of services and goods.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-2-126533-7
Tags: Capacity development ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Tropical cyclone ; Drought ; Earthquake ; Flood ; Landslide ; Tsunami ; Volcanic Eruption ; Guide
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The Social Dimensions of Climate Change - Discussion draft
ILO, 2011This discussion paper was prepared under the auspices of the United Nations Task Team on Social Dimensions of Climate Change, which is currently composed of 20 Agencies, including the International Labour Organization. The paper addresses the social dimensions of climate change from a sustainable, equitable development perspective. It aims to broaden and deepen policy-makers’ understanding of the benefits of addressing and incorporating the social dimensions of climate change into climate policies. In doing so, the paper identifies a number of knowledge gaps within the social, human and natura ...
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Available online: http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_ent/documents/publicati [...]
International Labour Organization (Geneva, Switzerland) ; United Nations Task Team on Social Dimensions of Climate Change ; United Nations Research Institute for Social Development ; International Telecommunication Union ; World Health Organization (Geneva, Switzerland) ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ; United Nations University ; International Organization for Migration ; World Food Programme ; United Nations Population Fund
Published by: ILO ; 2011This discussion paper was prepared under the auspices of the United Nations Task Team on Social Dimensions of Climate Change, which is currently composed of 20 Agencies, including the International Labour Organization. The paper addresses the social dimensions of climate change from a sustainable, equitable development perspective. It aims to broaden and deepen policy-makers’ understanding of the benefits of addressing and incorporating the social dimensions of climate change into climate policies. In doing so, the paper identifies a number of knowledge gaps within the social, human and natural sciences that need to be filled in order to further strengthen policy responses.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Climate policies ; Social aspects ; Least Developed Countries
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Towards an ILO approach to climate change adaptation
ILO, 2011This working paper is the joint effort of the Employment Intensive Investment Programme and the Green Jobs Programme. It explores the implications of climate change, its impacts on the world of work and the need for the work of the International Labour Office to adapt to it. It takes stock of the on-going work and identifies the needs for further development.
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Available online: http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_ent/documents/publicati [...]
Published by: ILO ; 2011
This working paper is the joint effort of the Employment Intensive Investment Programme and the Green Jobs Programme. It explores the implications of climate change, its impacts on the world of work and the need for the work of the International Labour Office to adapt to it. It takes stock of the on-going work and identifies the needs for further development.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Social protection and welfare ; Social aspects ; Least Developed Countries
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Pacific Labour Market Scenarios. Economic Crisis, Climate Change & Decent Work
Eight ILO Member States are located in the Pacific region. Due to their geographic isolation, small populations and domestic markets, and vulnerability to external shocks,these countries face a number of socio-economic challenges. Against this context, as well as the Global Financial and Economic Crisis (GFEC) and climate change, this report examines possible labour market scenarios and discusses relevant policy responses.
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Available online: https://www.ilo.org/asia/events/WCMS_120543/lang--en/index.htm
Ron Duncan ; Carmen Voigt-Graf ; World Bank ; International Labour Organization (Geneva, Switzerland)
Published by: ILO ; 2011Eight ILO Member States are located in the Pacific region. Due to their geographic isolation, small populations and domestic markets, and vulnerability to external shocks,these countries face a number of socio-economic challenges. Against this context, as well as the Global Financial and Economic Crisis (GFEC) and climate change, this report examines possible labour market scenarios and discusses relevant policy responses.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climate change ; Economic Crisis ; Labour Market ; Region V - South-West Pacific
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NORMLEX - Database of International Labour Standards
NORMLEX is a trilingual database containing ILO Conventions and Recommendations, ratification information, comments of the Committee of Experts and the Committee on Freedom of Association, representations, complaints, interpretations, General Surveys, and numerous related documents.
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