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)

Damage and Needs Assessment Monsoon Rain and Flash Flood
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This report assesses the impacts of the August 2023 flash floods in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh detailing damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods, and highlighting the urgent need for recovery support.

Global Shelter Cluster
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
PDNA_2023 Kakhovka Dam Disaster, Ukraine
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This is the PDNA about Kakhovka Dam destruction which inflicted US$14 billion damage and loss on Ukraine.

Ukraine - government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Floods due to Hurricane Lisa in Belize
Documents and publications
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.

Belize - government
World Bank, the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
European Union
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.

Vanuatu - government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Secretariat of the Pacific Community
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.

Malawi - government
World Bank, the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Turkiye PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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.”

Türkiye - government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Bank, the
European Union
Post Disaster Needs Assessment(PDNA)-Bangladesh: floods 2022
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report for Bangladesh's 2022 floods aims to assess the cost and impacts of the damage and loss resulting from the disaster.

Bangladesh - government
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Pakistan Floods 2022 PDNA Cover
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This PDNA assesses the impact of the 2022 floods-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.

Pakistan - government
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Bank, the
European Union
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
Publications

The purpose of this report is to analyze the impact of the northeastern floods of 2022 in Bangladesh on lives and livelihoods to provide strategic guidance on housing recovery and reconstruction using Build Back Better principles.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Sudan  Rapid PDNA 2021
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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.

Sudan - government
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
World Bank, the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
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The November-December 2024 Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Report for Uganda highlights the severe impacts of extreme weather events, including floods and landslides.

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This report examines the impact of hostilities and the post-escalation conditions of affected municipalities in Lebanon. It focuses on displacement, infrastructure damage, socio-economic conditions, and initial recovery needs.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Deyr Floods PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This report assesses the impacts of Somalia's 2023 Deyr floods, offering a roadmap for recovery and resilience-building. It outlines damages, losses, and priorities across key sectors to guide recovery.

Somalia - government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Bank, the
European Union
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

The PDNA examines the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Grenada and proposes recovery strategies to restore infrastructure, livelihoods, and resilience across affected sectors.

Grenada - government
World Bank, the
European Union
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This paper provides an initial findings of the loss and damage caused by the floods and landslides that occured during 26 to 28 September 2024 in Nepal, presenting an analysis of the damage across multiple sectors.

Disaster Management Section, Ministry of Home Affairs
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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
Publications

This summary serves to inform stakeholders about the urgent housing crisis in Taiz and to guide strategic recovery efforts that could significantly impact community resilience and stability.

Global Shelter Cluster
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report provides a synopsis of the estimated direct economic damage in Grenada following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

World Bank, the
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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
Publications

This is a Rapid Needs Assessment report which aims to provide a preliminary assessment of damage after Hurricane Beryl struck St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) with Category 4 hurricane force winds on 1st July 2024.

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report provides a synopsis of the estimated direct economic damage in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) due to the passage Hurricane Beryl.

World Bank, the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
Deyr Floods Somalia 2023: Rapid Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
Publications

The objective of the Somalia 2023 Deyr Floods R-PDNA is to inform, guide and catalyse the sustainable and resilient recovery of Somalia's flood-affected communities.

United Nations - Headquarters
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
World Bank, the
European Union
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Somalia - government

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