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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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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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Herat Earthquakes 2023: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
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Herat Earthquakes 2023: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

This PDNA report provides an assessment of the severe impacts of the earthquakes which struck Herat, Afghanistan in October 2023, and provides a vision and guiding principles for recovery.
Nigeria Flood Impact, Recovery and Mitigation Assessment Report 2022-2023
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Nigeria Flood Impact, Recovery and Mitigation Assessment Report 2022-2023

This report provides an impact assessment of the 2022 floods in Nigeria, highlighting key findings on their impact, recovery and coping mechanisms and offers an evidence-based strategy for future flood risk mitigation and adaptation.
PDNA TC Kevin and Judy Vanuatu 2023
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Post Disaster Needs Assessment Vanuatu Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin 2023

This PDNA documents the impact that Tropical Cyclone Judy and Kevin have had on the people and economy of Vanuatu and also the recovery plan to transition Vanuatu back on its development pathway.
Malawi Cyclone Freddy PDNA
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Malawi 2023 Tropical Cyclone Freddy Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

The Malawi 2023 Tropical Cyclone Freddy Post-Disaster Needs Assessment report assesses the impacts of the disaster and provides recommendations for building back better in recovery and reconstruction.
Turkiye PDNA
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Türkiye Recovery and Reconstruction Assessment

The recovery and reconstruction assessment presented here comprises of an assessment of the financial impact of the earthquakes which struck Turkiye and Syria in February 2023, applying modified PDNA methodology, and a “recovery vision.”
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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.
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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).
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.
Vanuatu PDNA 2020
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Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Harold and COVID-19 Post Disaster Needs Assessment

The Vanuatu TC Harold and COVID-19 PDNA estimates the total compound impacts of TC Harold and COVID-19, identifies and quantifies needs across sectors, and supports the development of the Vanuatu Recovery Strategy 2020-2023.
BRDNA
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Beirut Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment

This Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) estimates the impact on the population, physical assets, infrastructure and service delivery, following the explosions in the Port of Beirut in August 2020.

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Herat Earthquakes 2023: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
Documents and publications

Herat Earthquakes 2023: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

This PDNA report provides an assessment of the severe impacts of the earthquakes which struck Herat, Afghanistan in October 2023, and provides a vision and guiding principles for recovery.
Third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3) February 2022 – December 2023
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Ukraine Third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3) Feb 2022-Dec 2023

This RDNA3 takes stock of almost two years of the ongoing war, estimating damage and losses along with recovery and reconstruction needs for 10 years.
Nigeria Flood Impact, Recovery and Mitigation Assessment Report 2022-2023
Documents and publications

Nigeria Flood Impact, Recovery and Mitigation Assessment Report 2022-2023

This report provides an impact assessment of the 2022 floods in Nigeria, highlighting key findings on their impact, recovery and coping mechanisms and offers an evidence-based strategy for future flood risk mitigation and adaptation.
Post Disaster Damages and Needs Assessment (PDNA): Needs for Building Back Better Initiative in Chitral after GLOF and Floods Extreme Events
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Post Disaster Damages and Needs Assessment (PDNA): Needs for Building Back Better Initiative in Chitral after GLOF and Floods Extreme Events

This post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) for Chitral, Pakistan, following the July 2023 floods, identifies the damages and needs of affected communities, and provides recommendations for rebuilding and enhancing Chitral's resilience to future disasters.
PDNA TC Kevin and Judy Vanuatu 2023
Documents and publications

Post Disaster Needs Assessment Vanuatu Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin 2023

This PDNA documents the impact that Tropical Cyclone Judy and Kevin have had on the people and economy of Vanuatu and also the recovery plan to transition Vanuatu back on its development pathway.
Malawi Cyclone Freddy PDNA
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Malawi 2023 Tropical Cyclone Freddy Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

The Malawi 2023 Tropical Cyclone Freddy Post-Disaster Needs Assessment report assesses the impacts of the disaster and provides recommendations for building back better in recovery and reconstruction.
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Syria Earthquake 2023 Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA)

The Syria Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment assesses the impact of the February 2023 Turkiye-Syria earthquakes in the six most affected areas. It provides a preliminary estimate of infrastructure reconstruction and service delivery restoration needs.
Turkiye PDNA
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Türkiye Recovery and Reconstruction Assessment

The recovery and reconstruction assessment presented here comprises of an assessment of the financial impact of the earthquakes which struck Turkiye and Syria in February 2023, applying modified PDNA methodology, and a “recovery vision.”
Ukraine Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment 2023
Documents and publications

Ukraine Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (Feb 2022-Feb 2023)

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.
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Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report: February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes - Türkiye report

This report provides an early and preliminary estimate of the direct damage costs caused by these earthquakes, which in turn will inform the response of the World Bank Group and its partners and support planning for recovery and reconstruction.
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PDNA on-demand training

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Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Online Training

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Health Disaster Recovery Needs Assessment and Recovery Planning (HDRNA) Online Course

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Stellenbosch University, Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risk
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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience

United Nations Environment Programme
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