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Like most Americans, and many around the world, I have been glued to my television, laptop, and phone as the tragic events of the past seven days have unfolded.  As with Katrina, Sandy wrought unprecedented destruction to an area not … Continue reading →

I just downloaded two great McKinsey reports, one on Indonesia, one on Vietnam.  Both economies are dependent on productivity growth to prosper and maintain stability.  Both are also very exposed to loss from natural and man-made disasters.  The Pacific Maritime … Continue reading →

Today, August 30th 2012, the day after Isaac slammed New Orleans, on the (talk about eerie) 7th anniversary of Hurricane Katrnia, I was invited to participate in a session on using Public Private Partnerships to manage disaster risk in India … Continue reading →

All nations face increasing risks from natural and man-made disasters.  The past three years have seen consecutive record economic losses from these events.  In Developing Nations, where reinsurance giant Swiss Re estimates climate risks could cost some countries as much … Continue reading →