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This report summarizes the “just-in-time” advice provided by the World Bank to the government of the Philippines (GoP) immediately after Typhoon Haiyan.

World Bank, the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
Cyclone Pam PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This PDNA covers the damage, loss, and needs across various sectors following Tropical Cyclone Pam. Key issues and challenges regarding disaster risk management in Vanuatu are identified in the report.

Vanuatu - government
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Mozambique 2015 Floods PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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.

Mozambique - government
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Documents and publications

Southasiadisasters.net issue no. 113, June 2014:

This issue of Southasiadisasters.net is an attempt to deliberate on the important issues related to disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Asia. It contains articles on a variety of DRR issues ranging from Kosi

All India Disaster Mitigation Institute
Rapid post disaster building usability assessment – earthquake
Documents and publications
PDNA Guidance
Publications

The objective of the rapid building assessment is to quickly establish the usability of buildings and associated infrastructure where functions may be compromised by a hazard event.

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment - New Zealand
HFHJ News Letter
Documents and publications
Publications

This artcle summarizes the emergency relief operation and the rebuilding project held by Habitat for Humanity Japan (Habitat Japan) after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Habitat for Humanity International
Supporting Durable Solutions to Urban, Post-Disaster Displacement: Challenges and Opportunities in Haiti
Documents and publications
Publications

This study examines the question of durable solutions to displacement in Port-auPrince, recognizing that the challenges faced in Haiti may be a source of insight for responses to other urban, post-disaster displacement crises.

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Literature Review for Shelter After Disaster
Documents and publications
Publications

Thisliterature review covers topics including-1. Coordination with stakeholders2. Strategy to achieve agreement on stakeholder involvement3. Identify capacity of displaced and non displaced populations4. Implementation-Engage affected populations

Shelter Centre
Transitional shelter: understanding shelter from the emergency through reconstruction and beyond
Documents and publications
Case Study
Publications

This Innovation Case Study highlights the development of the transitional-shelter approach, using recent examples from several implementing agencies.

Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance (ALNAP)
Documents and publications

This paper presents a summary of lessons learned to date in building and retrofitting housing in Haiti following the January 12, 2010 earthquake, with the intent of influencing the implementation of future post-disaster housing reconstruction programs in

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