When disaster strikes, who gets help? The case for smarter social protection Robin MiddelanisYasuhiro Kawasoe July 14, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/when-disaster-strikes--who-gets-help--the-case-for-smarter-socia In the days that follow a disaster – a flood, a cyclone, an earthquake – governments and aid agencies face an agonizing challenge: with limited resources and millions in need, who gets help, and how much? Get it wrong, and cash transfers reach many people but don’t take into consideration their economic needs and are too small to make a difference. Get it right, and the same budget can prevent millions from falling into poverty.