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4. Delivery: FbA mechanisms can be deployed through 

a range of delivery channels, including community-

based emergency preparedness processes and social 

protection systems. 

The paper concludes by considering the potential for FbA 

mechanisms to be adopted at scale in humanitarian and 

disaster risk management decision-making through the 

use of different sources of risk financing and national and 

international delivery mechanisms. There are significant 

challenges associated with using forecasts systematically 

to trigger the release of international and national 

humanitarian funds – and hence taking some control over 

allocation away from donors, governments and NGOs – 

but this kind of step change is necessary if FbA is to have 

a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable populations.