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Index-based insurance (IBI) compensates farmers in the event of a loss (Greatrex et al. 2015). IBI generally uses 'proxy' indices relating to specific risks (often climate-related) that may affect a farmer’s yield

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Knowledge Product 24: Index-based insurance: How does it work and is it climate-smart? : Policy Brief

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Cliff Dlamini
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+267 3914991
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CCARDESA
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CCARDESA 2019. Knowledge Product 24:  Index-based insurance: How does it work and is it climate smart? CCARDESA Secretariat, Gaborone, Botswana.pg10

 

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4.61M

Beneficiaries Reached

97000

Farmers Trained

3720

Number of Value Chain Actors Accessing CSA

41300

Lead Farmers Supported