Nepal and World Bank Explore Earthquake Catastrophe Bond

Nepal and the World Bank have signed a mandate agreement to explore developing a catastrophe bond. The financial instrument would help the nation secure rapid funding following a major earthquake.

The World Bank logo is seen at the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, U.S., April 13, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Nepal and the World Bank signed an agreement on Thursday morning to explore issuing an earthquake catastrophe bond. The mandate aims to secure rapid post-disaster funding for the seismically vulnerable nation.

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