How innovative disaster risk financing can help Africa tackle impacts of climate change
Africa is already impacted by climate change and an innovative disaster risk financing scheme in Djibouti could set a precedent in tackling its effects.
David joined in ARC Ltd in 2016. Former consultant on risk management, business intelligence and digital transformation to public and private sectors, he contributed to building data analytical frameworks in Africa with specific focus on health in the workplace.
He is a Member of the UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
David holds two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Pretoria in Political Sciences and International Relations and in Economics. He has completed a certification in Applied Data Science with Python from the University of Michigan.
Africa is already impacted by climate change and an innovative disaster risk financing scheme in Djibouti could set a precedent in tackling its effects.
Disaster risk financing in Africa needs innovation and anticipatory insurance could boost risk management and mitigate the impact of crises like drought.