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)

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)
St vincent and grenadines pdna cover
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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 within the context of a PDNA.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - government
World Bank, the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
European Union
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment in Haiti Earthquake of 14 august 2021 in the southern peninsula
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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.

Haiti - government
World Bank, the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Timor-Leste PDNA Cyclone Seroja Sectoral Report
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

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.

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

In the aftermath of Nyiragongo eruption and earthquakes that affected Rubavu District, the Government of Rwanda conducted the Post Disaster Needs Assessment to value physical damages and economic losses as well as costs of meeting recovery needs.

Rwanda - government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Vanuatu PDNA 2020
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

The Vanuatu TC Harold and COVID-19 PDNA estimates the total compound impacts of TC Harold and COVID-19, identifies and quantifies needs across sectors, and supports the development of the Vanuatu Recovery Strategy 2020-2023.

Vanuatu - government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Bank, the
Australian Agency for International Development
ODI Global
BRDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) estimates the impact on the population, physical assets, infrastructure and service delivery, following the explosions in the Port of Beirut in August 2020.

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

On 6th December, the Government of Albania requested support from the European Union, the United Nations, and the World Bank to undertake a full and comprehensive PDNA to identify the damage, losses, and recovery needs arising from the earthquake.

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

This report presents a consolidated view of damage, loss and recovery needs estimates from the 2019 floods in Iran, based on data received from various line departments and the expertise of a multi institutional and interdisciplinary assessment team.

Iran, Islamic Republic of - government
United Nations in Iran
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This Damage, Loss, and Needs Assessment (DLNA) of Cyclone Fani in Odisha was conducted between 24 May and 4 June 2019. Covering the 14 affected districts in the state, it presents estimates of the damage, loss, and recovery needs across 15 sectors.

World Bank, the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)

All PDNAs

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
Post Disaster Damages and Needs Assessment (PDNA): Needs for Building Back Initiative in Chitral after Erratic Rains and Extreme Events
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
Publications

The post-disaster multisectoral needs assessment report presented here provides a crucial glimpse into the profound effects of climate change on the district of Chitral in 2024.

Secours Islamique France
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This PDNA provides assesses the damages and recovery needs in the Lori and Tavush regions, and proposes strategies to rebuild affected areas sustainably, integrating the Build Back Better principles and fostering resilience against future disasters.

Armenia - government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
European Union
United Nations - Headquarters
Cyclone Remal - West Bengal: Joint Rapid Needs Assessment (May 2024)
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
Publications

This is a joint rapid assessment of Severe Cyclone 'Remal', a moderately intense and deadly tropical cyclone that affected West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2024.

Sphere India
Gaza Strip - Interim Damage Assessment Summary Note
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This interim damage assessment note provides a preliminary estimate of the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip up to the end of January 2024.

European Union
United Nations - Headquarters
World Bank, the
Herat Earthquakes 2023: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This PDNA report provides an assessment of the severe impacts of the earthquakes which struck Herat, Afghanistan in October 2023, and provides a vision and guiding principles for recovery.

Asian Development Bank (ADB)
European Union
World Bank, the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations - Headquarters
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Agricultural War Damages, Losses, and Needs Review
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This report presents the details of the Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) that was carried out for the Agriculture Sector of Ukraine as part of the third RDNA report.

Ukraine - government
World Bank, the
United Nations - Headquarters
European Union
Kyiv School of Economics
Ukraine Third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3) Feb 2022-Dec 2023
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This RDNA3 takes stock of almost two years of the ongoing war, estimating damage and losses along with recovery and reconstruction needs for 10 years.

World Bank, the
Ukraine - government
European Commission
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations - Headquarters
Libya | Storm Daniel: Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA), December 2023
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

This is the Multi-Sector Needs Assessment after Storm Daniel in December 2023 in Libya.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

The objective of the Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) is to estimate the impact of the storm and floods on physical assets and service delivery in the most affected areas and take stock of the ensuing recovery needs.

World Bank, the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
European Union

PDNA on-demand training

Meetings and conferences
Online
This webinar organized by UNDRR, IOM, and IDMC, explores solutions for disaster-induced displacement and livelihood restoration. It aims to generate insights for the 2025 WRRC. Join online on 31 March 2025, 2:00–3:00 PM CET.
Meetings and conferences
Online
The Regional Consultation on Resilient Recovery in Africa will bring together stakeholders to identify Priority Actions to Enhance Resilient Recovery, in alignment with the MTR SF and IRP.
Meetings and conferences
Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture
Online
UNU-IAS will co-organize an international symposium on supporting recovery efforts on Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan following the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
Meetings and conferences
Sendai
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In person
The World BOSAI Forum 2025 will focus on encouraging more participation by the private sector and younger generations, increasing participation and interaction holding highly planned sessions on several themes.
Training event
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Online
The ADB Build Back Better Sector Dialogues will share regional voices, stories, ideas and lessons learned on enhancing climate and disaster resilience through effective and well-designed emergency assistance.
Meetings and conferences
Online
This webinar organized by UNDRR, UNDP, UNESCO, WHO and GNDR, reflects on the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami’s legacy. It explores lessons in DRR, early warning and recovery, generating insights for the 2025 WRRC. Join online on 27 February, 1:30–3:00 PM CET.
Meetings and conferences
Kobe
Online
International Recovery Forum 2025 examines resilient recovery through the lens of recent earthquake experiences, reflecting on lessons learned since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and exploring solutions for current recovery challenges.