PDNA: Post-Disaster Needs Assessments

A Post-Disaster Needs Assessment and Recovery Framework (PDNA/RF) together comprise an approach to harmonize the assessment, analysis and prioritization of damages, losses and needs by a range of stakeholders (United Nations agencies and programmes, the World Bank, donors, non-governmental organizations) in support of the national government.

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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

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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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PDNA on-demand training

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Kyoto
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In person
8th international training programme on disaster risk management of cultural heritage
Historic urban areas and their territorial settings are irreplaceable and highly complex cultural resources that have evolved over time and contain various heritage components and systems such as traditional housing, urban spaces, ecological features such
Meetings and conferences
Canberra
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International conference on the demography of disasters: Implications for future policy on development and resilience
By exploring how mortality caused by natural disasters impacts on women, men, children, the elderly and people with disabilities, the conference aims: To contribute to more cost-effective government policies on disaster mitigation, preparedness and
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Online
Webinar: Preparing for post-disaster responsibilities
Early disaster preparedness is crucial for the efficient and effective administration of any floodplain administrator's duties. This one-hour long webinar highlights the local floodplain administrator's tasks and offers guidance for a quick and well
Meetings and conferences
Central London
In person
Emergency planning in a new age of uncertainty: Building the nation's resilience to flooding
This symposium provides an invaluable platform for local authorities, emergency planning stakeholders and emergency services to discuss how the latest measures can be implemented effectively. The symposium will explore how to improve not only local
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San Juan
In person
Coastal community resilience (AWR-228-C)
Coastal Communities around the world are experiencing unprecedented change resulting from population growth in coastal regions and increased vulnerability to natural hazards. Resilient coastal communities plan for and take action to mitigate the risks
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Roanoke, Virginia
In person
Social media for natural disaster response and recovery
The course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills regarding social media and its uses, as well as the current tools, methods, and models to properly make use of social media for crisis communication. Participants will take part in
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Exeter
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In person
International conference on flood resilience
Flooding puts huge pressure on national economies, cities, communities and individuals alike. The short-term impacts may include hundreds of casualties, many displaced people, very serious health problems and enormous damage to property and infrastructure
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