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.

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2014 bosnia floods pdna
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina - government
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Cyclone Evan 2012 Samoa PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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

Samoa - government
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Australian Agency for International Development
New Zealand Agency for International Development
Typhoon Yolanda PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This PDNA aims to assess the damage, losses, and needs for recovery in key social, infrastructure, and productive sectors as a result of typhoon Yolanda. A recovery strategy to be implemented in the short-term and long-term is also included.

Philippines - government
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - government
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
saint lucia pdna
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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

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

This PDNA presents the findings of the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) conducted in Nigeria following the floods in 2012, from a comprehensive assessment of economic and social impacts, and recommendations for recovery and long-term resilience.

World Bank, the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
Nigeria - government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This report provides a detailed breakdown of economic losses and damage caused by severe flooding and landslides in the Seychelles, and the nearby islands of Praslin and La Digue, after heavy rains resulting from tropical cyclone Felleng on January 2013.

World Bank, the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
Seychelles - government
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Tropical Cyclone Evan
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This PDNA takes stock of physical damage to property, infrastructure, and productive assets as well as to account for losses resulting from the disruption of economic flows brought on by the 2012 Tropical Cyclone Evan.

Fiji - government
World Bank, the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
European Union
Secretariat of the Pacific Community
United Nations - Headquarters
EVALUATION DE L’ETAT DU BARRAGE, DES DIGUES, DU RESERVOIR ET DES STRUCTURES HYDRAULIQUES DU SYSTEME DE MAGA-LOGONE-VRICK
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This post-disaster needs assessment presents the damage caused by the 2012 floods in Cameroon and identifies and offers preliminary recommendations and short-and long-term recovery measures.

Cameroon - government
World Bank, the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
European Union
Livelihood Recovery Need Assessment and Action Plan for Selected Areas Affected by the 2011 Cambodia Floods.
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
Reports and analysis

The purpose of the assessment was to conduct a review and analysis of the impact of the floods on the livelihoods of the affected population, identify opportunities and capacities for recovery.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

PDNA on-demand training

Meetings and conferences
Cairo
Online
UNDRR Regional office for the Arab States launches Women Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction (Examples from the Arab States) Publication.
Meetings and conferences
Kigali
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Online
The ARFSD is an annual multi-stakeholder platform organized jointly by the UNECA and the Host Government in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and other entities of the United Nations System.
Meetings and conferences
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Online
The Infrastructure for Development Conference series (#Infra4Dev) is an initiative of the World Bank’s Infrastructure Vice-Presidency, aiming to promote dialogue and exchange between leading edge economic researchers and the wider community of policymakers and practitioners on leveraging infrastructure for development. Policy makers around the world are currently grappling with the immediate economic recovery from the global pandemic, while at the same time trying to steer the global economy on to a more sustainable long-term development path. Accordingly, the theme for this year’s conference is the impact of infrastructure on economic development. We will explore how a range of infrastructural developments – including digital, urban transport, economic corridors, and energy systems – contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Meetings and conferences
Dubai
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Online
The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Regional Climate Week will accelerate collaboration and integrate climate action into global pandemic recovery. Building forward opens an opportunity to address social inequalities and invest in economic development that is good for humanity and nature. MENA Climate Week 2022 provides a platform for governments, cities, private sector leaders, financial institutions and civil society to discuss opportunities to build forward from the pandemic by identifying opportunities to enhance climate action. The event will bring together key stakeholders to take the pulse of climate action in the region, explore climate challenges and opportunities and showcase ambitious solutions.
Meetings and conferences
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Online
The objective of the 2022 SDTF aims to offer a platform for capacity building, policy dialogue and knowledge sharing for building back better from the COVID-19 pandemic and advance the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Meetings and conferences
Online
The Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation was formed in 2009 as a non-profit body in Pavia, Italy, funded through a public-private partnership with the vision to create a world that is resilient to earthquakes.
Meetings and conferences
Expo 2020 – DP World Pavilion, (Flow Gallery), DUBAI
Online
This event is a hybrid event at Expo 2020 in Dubai with the theme "Accelerating Recovery Through Resilience and Investment".