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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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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Kaleidoscope 2013: Building sustainable communities
Background Building Sustainable Communities − is the fifth in a series of peer-reviewed academic conferences organized by ITU that aim to identify emerging developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) at an early stage to generate
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Nias Islan, North Sumatra
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Local Emergency Assessment Response Network (LEARN) training 5th cycle
The LEARN project is unique in its kind on Sumatra. LEARN is situated at an important interface of the Indonesian DRM structure closing the gap between the local disaster management entities, NGOs on the spot, community organizations and most importantly
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Gottingen
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International seminar on natural disasters and sustainable development
Objectives: Review the experience of selected countries in emergency operations and assess the extent of damage to national economy, human life and the environment Identify disaster prone areas and recommend remedial actions Assess vulnerability factors
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Melbourne
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Disaster risk management (DRM) workshop
Purpose of Workshop / Skills Taught / Methodology The purpose of the DRM workshop is both to develop practical skills for risk management practitioners who are involved in initiatives across the Disaster Risk Management Cycle (DRMC) spectrum in both
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New Delhi
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In person
National conference on animal disaster management: A joint initiative of NDMA and WSPA
Disaster not only causes loss of life, damages to environment and properties, but has immediate and progressive impact on animals as well, resulting in animal deaths, suffering and economic losses. Hundreds of thousands of animals are affected during
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Georgetown
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1st Guyana mangrove forum: Restoring and managing mangrove ecosystems in a changing world
The character of the proposed forum programme provides attendees with a unique chance to examine mangrove restoration and management initiatives in the region. Aim The GMRP aims to respond to climate change and to mitigate its effects through the
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Gran Canaria
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3rd international conference on physical coastal processes, management and engineering
Following the success of the first two conferences on Coastal Processes held in Malta in 2009 and Naples in 2011, it has been decided to reconvene the meeting in Gran Canaria. Conference Topics Wave modelling Hydrodynamic modelling Effects of climate
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