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SEADRIF, WFP launch second ‘impact-based’ parametric policy for Lao PDR

The new policy triggers financial relief when a set number of people are affected by extreme weather, and follows the rollout of a similar impact-based policy in Lao PDR in 2025.

Jessica Li

May 8, 2026

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SEADRIF, WFP launch second ‘impact-based’ parametric policy for Lao PDR