PDNA: Post-Disaster Needs Assessments

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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.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

10 February 2015

Mozambique 2015: Damage Assessment and Early Recovery / Sustainable Reconstruction Priorities

This assessment evaluates the impact of heavy rain and flooding on Mozambique’s population and infrastructure. It also provides advice on flood recovery and long-term disaster resilience in the affected areas.

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10 February 2015

Floods 2015 Georgia Tbilisi Disaster Needs Assessment

This Assessment analyses the various key sectors affected by the flooding, while also providing recommendations for strengthening Georgia’s disaster risk management.

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10 December 2014

Rapid Assessment of the Macro and Sectoral Impacts of Flash Floods in the Solomon Islands, April 2014

This assessment covers the damage, loss, and needs across various sectors after the 2014 floods in the Solomon Islands. A section of the assessment provides the next steps for Building and Strengthening Urban Resilience (BSURE) Strategy.

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30 April 2014

Post-Disaster Needs Assessment of the 2014 Floods in Burundi (PDNA)

The objective of this assessment is to determine the risk factors, damage and activities to contribute to the rehabilitation, reconstruction and safeguards of infrastructure following the floods of February 9-10, 2014 in Burundi.

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10 February 2014

Bosnia and Herzegovina Floods, 2014

The assessment provides estimates of losses in the aftermath of flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the loss of production, income, livelihood and employment. It includes guiding principles for disaster risk reduction and sustainable recovery.

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22 October 2013

Cyclone Evan 2012 Samoa Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

This post-disaster needs assessment report on Cyclone Evan was prepared in 2013 by the Government of Samoa in collaboration with international partners.

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10 February 2013

Floods 2013 Saint Vincent and Grenadines Rapid Damage and Loss Assessment

This report provides a rapid damage and loss assessment of the sectors affected by the intense flooding in December 2013– with a particular focus on infrastructure damage in order to inform the Government’s recovery, reconstruction and financial planning.

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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

10 February 2013

Saint Lucia Flood Event of December 24-25, 2013, Joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment

This analysis provides an initial foundation for identifying and developing post-disaster recovery and reconstruction activities for Saint Lucia.

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10 February 2012

Nsanje District Floods 2012 Malawi Disaster Impact Assessment and Transitional Recovery Framework

This assessment provides the recovery needs in the various sectors affected by the floods in Nsanje, Malawi. It provides recommended actions to improve the PDNA process in Malawi, and the guiding principles for the recovery framework.

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10 February 2012

Drought 2010-2011 Uganda Rainfall Variability Impacts Needs Assessment and Drought Risk Management Strategy

This assessment covers the losses and damage caused by the rainfall deficits, the priority and needs for recovery and reconstruction, and the proposed steps necessary for disaster risk management.

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8 June 2022

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.

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26 December 2021

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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7 December 2021

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).

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27 October 2021

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.

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1 October 2021

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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6 July 2021

Gaza rapid damage and needs assessment

The Gaza 2021 Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) estimates the total damage and losses incurred in Gaza following the latest conflict.

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16 October 2020

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,

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30 September 2020

Post Disaster Damage and Needs Assessment of the Fisheries Sector in The Bahamas

The report analyzes the damages and losses suffered by the fisheries sector in The Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.

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31 August 2020

Assessment of the Effects and Impacts of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas

The report evaluates Hurricane Dorian's devastating impact on The Bahamas, estimating $2.5 billion in damage and highlighting the need for resilient reconstruction and improved disaster preparedness across all sectors.

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26 July 2020

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.