This April 2025, the Disaster Risk Finance Academy: Affordable Disaster Risk Insurance through Public-Private Partnerships (PPIPs) takes place in Istanbul, Türkiye. Organized in collaboration with the Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool (TCIP), the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), and academic partners, this program brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and experts from across the globe to explore innovative solutions for building disaster risk finance markets.

Across the developing world, nearly one in five people are at risk of climate-related disasters that could leave them vulnerable and unable to recover. With only about 10 percent of the direct economic costs of natural hazards insured in developing countries, there is a growing need for effective risk-finance mechanisms that ensure vulnerable populations have access to affordable insurance. Governments and the private sector alone are ill-equipped to address these rising risks, and public-private partnerships (PPIPs) are essential for creating sustainable and inclusive disaster insurance markets.

The Academy provides a platform for participants to:

• Understand how to develop successful PPIPs by learning from larger-scale, proven programs in peer countries.
• Learn the essential elements of PPIPs and disaster-risk finance, which can drive greater resilience and promote more stable economic growth.
• Collaborate with local and international academia, think tanks, the private sector, and other stakeholders to shape tailored insurance solutions that address the specific challenges of their countries.

The program’s hands-on approach, combined with insightful case studies, enables participants to design practical strategies for scaling disaster risk insurance in their home countries. A key part of the program is the opportunity for participants to engage in peer-to-peer learning and exchange, drawing on global best practices and adapting them to local contexts.

Throughout the week, the Academy will delve into vital themes such as:

• Enhancing financial resilience for households and MSMEs
• Property catastrophe insurance
• Private sector perspectives and the importance of IDF exchanges
• Translating knowledge into actionable outcomes

Tatiana and John Plevin along with their dedicated teams, have been instrumental in making this event a reality. We look forward to continuing this journey of innovation and cooperation as we work to create more resilient, disaster-resistant communities across the globe.