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

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.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

BRDNA
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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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.
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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.
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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.
Cyclone Fani DLNA.png
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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.

All PDNAs

Preliminary report_Rapid Assessment of Chattogram
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
This is a Preliminary Report of Damage and Needs Assessment about flash flood and monsoon rain between 5 – 8 August 2023 in Bangladesh.
February 6th earthquake: Current situation analysis and needs assessment - Research report
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
This study presents recovery needs assessment across selected sectors and presents findings on key challenges for recovery from the 2023 Turkiye-Syria Earthquakes.
Tropical cyclone Freddy 2023 PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
This is an assessment on the impact of Tropical Cyclone on Malawi's Culture and Heritage sector in May and June 2023.
Post Disaster Damages and Needs Assessment (PDNA): Needs for Building Back Better Initiative in Chitral after GLOF and Floods Extreme Events
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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.
RNA of Households and Workers in Aleppo
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
This is the Rapid Assessment of the Needs of Households and Workers Affected by the Earthquake in Aleppo - Syria 2023.
Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Floods due to Hurricane Lisa in Belize
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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
This PDNA report for Hurricane Lisa in Belize details the damage and losses caused by the storm, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilience through integrated recovery efforts and risk reduction strategies.
PDNA TC Kevin and Judy Vanuatu 2023
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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.
Build Change Needs Assessment and Post-Disaster Reconnaissance Report
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
This report analyzes the impacts of the February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye, and provides recommendations for rebuilding and enhancing resilience, emphasizing the integration of local practices and policies into recovery efforts.
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Mocha, May 2023, Myanmar:
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
This report summarizes the results of the GRADE conducted to assess damages following the impact of the extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha in Myanmar in May 2023.
Malawi Cyclone Freddy PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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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