World Development Report 2014: Risk and Opportunity - Managing Risk for Development

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In the face of social unrest, economic crises, and more frequent natural disasters, preparation and recovery efforts by governments, communities, and individuals have become increasingly essential. Effective risk management can provide both resilience to withstand adverse events and the ability to take advantage of development opportunities. It is, therefore, a critical ingredient in the fight to end poverty, says this new report from the World Bank Group released on 6 October 2013.