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Anticipatory Action has made significant progress over the last decades, with a rapid evolution in recent years, leading to a wealth of learnings based on experiences gained through practice, research, and policy. Understanding and application of this learning is fundamental in order to continue developing anticipatory action approaches that are fit for purpose, that reduce the impact of hazards on vulnerable communities.

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Red Cross Red Crescent FbF Practitioner Manual

The Forecast-based Financing Practitioners Manual has been developed based on the lessons and experiences of FbF projects, making this manual a living document. As FbF grows, so too will the good practices and sub-chapters offered.

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Anticipatory Action research in numbers

In recent years a wealth of research has been conducted to advance science, policy and practice in Anticipatory Humanitarian Action.

9 Research projects

54 PeerReview academic paper

42 Research reports

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The future of forecasts: Impact-based forecasting for early action

The guide outlines steps needed to develop an impact-based forecasting service that enables anticipatory actions, combining existing forecast-based financing methodology with the technical expertise …

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