How anticipatory insurance can help Africa better prepare and respond to natural disasters

Nov 1, 2022

Anticipatory insurance is just such an innovation, with the potential of boosting risk management and disaster impact mitigation.

Anticipatory insurance is just such an innovation, with the potential of boosting risk management and disaster impact mitigation. Image: World Food Programme via Reuters

David Maslo

Head of Business Development, African Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd.

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