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
  • 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)

    Nigeria Flood Impact, Recovery and Mitigation Assessment Report 2022-2023
    Documents and publications
    PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

    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.

    National Emergency Management Agency (Nigeria)
    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)
  • All PDNAs
  • All PDNAs

    Cover_World Bank, GFDRR
    Documents and publications
    PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

    The objectives of this report include providing an estimate of the direct economic damage to physical assets caused by the December 17, 2024, earthquake in Vanuatu.

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

    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)
    COver_UNDP
    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
    Cover_UNDP
    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)
    Cover_Government of Nepal
    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
    Cover_Global Shelter Cluster
    Documents and publications
    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
    Cover_Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
    Documents and publications
    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
    Cover-World Bank
    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)

PDNA on-demand training

Meetings and conferences
Geneva
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In person
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is the main global forum to assess and discuss progress on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Meetings and conferences
Osaka,
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In person
The Reconstruction Agency and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will showcase the remarkable reconstruction of the disaster areas from the Great East Japan Earthquake at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
Meetings and conferences
Online
This webinar is Webinar number 6 of the WRRC preparatory webinar series and the co-organizers are UNDRR with the Governments of India and of the Philippines.
Training event
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Online
This masterclass aims to not only discuss the principles of resilient housing recovery and role of governments and communities, but also introduce effective models and case studies, to facilitate knowledge exchange and inform discussions at the WRRC.
Meetings and conferences
Online
This webinar, held in the run up to WRRC, will explore how governance drives effective, inclusive recovery. Experts will share insights and strategies to strengthen governance for resilient recovery.
Meetings and conferences
Kobe, Hyogo
In person
The Kobe city will be holding the Kobe City Global Conference as part of our 30th anniversary project for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Meetings and conferences
Online
The "Unlocking Financial Potential: Scalable Solutions for Resilient Recovery" WRRC webinar organized by ADB, CAF, UNCDF and UNU-EHS, explores recovery finance challenges and solutions, will be held online on April 15, 2-3:30 pm CET.