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PDNA: Post-Disaster Needs Assessments

A Post-Disaster Needs Assessment and Recovery Framework (PDNA/RF) together comprise an approach to harmonize the assessment, analysis and prioritization of damages, losses and needs by a range of stakeholders (United Nations agencies and programmes, the World Bank, donors, non-governmental organizations) in support of the national government.

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PDNA guidance

These guides support a consistent and coherent approach to the post-disaster assessment, provide an objective and comprehensive estimate of recovery needs, while facilitating quick decision-making and action

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Featured PDNAs

PDNA is a government-led exercise, with integrated support from the United Nations, the European Commission, the World Bank and other national and international actors. A PDNA pulls together information into a single, consolidated report, information on the physical impacts of a disaster, the economic value of the damages and losses, the human impacts as experienced by the affected population, and the resulting early and long-term recovery needs and priorities.

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Albania Earthquake Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

On 6th December, the Government of Albania requested support from the European Union, the United Nations, and the World Bank to undertake a full and comprehensive PDNA to identify the damage, losses, and recovery needs arising from the earthquake.
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Post disaster needs assessment (PDNA) for Iran floods 2019

This report presents a consolidated view of damage, loss and recovery needs estimates from the 2019 floods in Iran, based on data received from various line departments and the expertise of a multi institutional and interdisciplinary assessment team.
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Cyclone Fani Damage, Loss, and Needs Assessment

This Damage, Loss, and Needs Assessment (DLNA) of Cyclone Fani in Odisha was conducted between 24 May and 4 June 2019. Covering the 14 affected districts in the state, it presents estimates of the damage, loss, and recovery needs across 15 sectors.
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Post-disaster needs assessment: Kerala, India

The report formulates recommendations to make Kerala the first green state in India with an eco-sensitive and risk-informed approach. The report also gives several high-ticket innovations and global examples to build back better (BBB) Kerala.
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment: Gita Cyclone Report Tonga 2018
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Post-Disaster Needs Assessment: Gita Cyclone Report Tonga 2018

This document uses the post-disaster data collected by the Statistical Department of Tonga to describe the characteristics of the affected population, nature and spatial concentration of the damage by the Cyclone Gita, and the aid required and received.
sierra leone 2017 pdna
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Sierra Leone- Rapid Damage and Loss Assessment of August 14th, 2017 – Landslides and Floods in the Western Area

This Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) covers the damage, losses, and recovery needs following the 2017 landslides and flooding in Sierra Leone.
Dominica 2017 pdna
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Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Hurricane Maria September 18, 2017, Commonwealth of Dominica

The PDNA report covers the damage, losses, and recovery needs across various sectors following Hurricane Maria in 2017. A recovery strategy and summary of identified priority actions for recovery is included in the report.
Sri Lanka 2017 PDNA
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Sri Lanka Rapid Post Disaster Needs Assessment, Floods and Landslides, May 2017

This PDNA report covers the damage, losses, and recovery needs across various sectors following heavy rain and flooding in Sri Lanka in 2017.
Nepal PDNA 2017
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Nepal Flood 2017, Post Flood Recovery Needs Assessment

The Post Flood Recovery Needs Assessment offers an objective basis for recovery planning and measures for reducing future risks. It estimates the impact of the 2017 floods that affected the Terai region and to identify medium-term recovery needs.
Marshall Islands 2016
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Republic of the Marshall Islands, Post Disaster Needs Assessment of the 2015-2016 Drought

This report is a rapid socio-economic assessment of the sectors impacted by the 2015-2016 drought in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This assessment is the first PDNA of a drought in the Pacific.

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Pakistan floods 2022: Post-disaster needs assessment

This PDNA assesses the impact of the 2022 floods in 94 calamity-hit districts across Pakistan. It serves as the foundation for future analysis, including a resilient recovery and reconstruction strategy and a coordinated effort for building back better.
Ukraine RDNA
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Ukraine Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (August 2022)

This assessment is part of an ongoing effort to take stock of Ukraine’s damage and losses from the war. It aims to assess the scale of economic and social needs for Ukraine’s survival during the war and it's prosperity afterward.
Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) for Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai Volcanic Eruption
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Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) for Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai Volcanic Eruption

This is the Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation report on the January 15 eruption, providing estimated costs of the physical damages caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Post Cyclone Gombe Mozambique
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Post Cyclone Gombe Mozambique - Rapid damage and losses assessment in the agriculture sector

Tropical Cyclone Gombe, in March 2022, caused floods in Mozambique that damaged fishing and agriculture-based livelihoods. This report assesses the damage and identifies the most urgent needs with regard to the food and agriculture sector.
Sudan Rapid PDNA 2021
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Sudan Rapid Post Disaster Needs and Recovery Assessment 2021

This rapid assessment outlines key actions needed for recovery from the 2020 floods in Sudan. The report documents the immense scale and damage of the floods and highlights the importance of preparedness to reduce the impacts and damages of future floods.
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La Soufrière Volcanic Eruption Post Disaster Needs Assessment Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

These documents present the background, context, effects, impact, recovery needs and recovery strategy of the devastation of the La Soufrière Volcanic Eruption on St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) within the context of a Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA).
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment in Haiti Earthquake of 14 august 2021 in the southern peninsula
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Post-Disaster Needs Assessment in Haiti Earthquake of 14 august 2021 in the southern peninsula

This executive summary presents the data collection work undertaken from August 30 to September 22, 2021 after the earthquake that hit Haiti on 14 August 2021 as well as their analysis carried out under the coordination of the MPCE.
Timor-Leste PDNA Cyclone Seroja Sectoral Report
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Timor-Leste post disaster needs assessment: Tropical Cyclone Seroja and Easter Flood April 2021

This document provides an assessment of the floods and landslides damage caused by the 2021 Cyclone Seroja and needs of the affected people in Timor-Leste to inform the country's long term post-floods recovery efforts across multiple sectors.
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After hurricane Maria predisaster conditions, hurricane damage, and recovery needs in Puerto Rico

This report summarizes a comprehensive assessment of the commonwealth’s challenges and the damage caused by the 2017 hurricanes to support development of Puerto Rico’s short- and long-term recovery and resilience plan,
Croatia December 2020 Earthquake RDNA
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Croatia December 2020 Earthquake Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment

This report provides a structured account of the sectoral, economic, and social impact of the earthquakes which struck Croatia between December 2020 and January 2021. It highlights key findings and provides recommendations for recovery and reconstruction.
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