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In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter. The Organization officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and a majority of other signatories. United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October.

The purposes of the United Nations, as set forth in the Charter, are to maintain international peace and security; to develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in attaining these ends.

The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) was established in 1999 to facilitate the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). It was created to be the focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of disaster risk reduction, and ensures synergies among the relevant activities of United Nations agencies and regional organisations, and related activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields.

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thai floods pdna
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
10 February 2011
2011 Thailand Floods - Rapid Assessment for Resilient Recovery and Reconstruction Planning

This report outlines the damage and loss estimates, social and economic impacts, and proposed strategies for resilient recovery and reconstruction planning in the aftermath of the 2011 Thailand Floods.

Thailand - government
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations - Headquarters
This report outlines the damage and loss estimates, social and economic impacts, and proposed strategies for resilient recovery and reconstruction planning in the aftermath of the 2011 Thailand Floods.
2011 Bhutan PDNA
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
9 February 2011
2011 Bhutan Earthquake- Joint Rapid Assessment for Recovery, Reconstruction and Risk Reduction

This Joint Rapid Assessment presents an assessment of the damage and loss following the 2011 earthquake in Bhutan. A framework for early recovery, reconstruction, and disaster risk reduction is also presented in the latter section of this Assessment.

Bhutan - government
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations - Headquarters
This Joint Rapid Assessment presents an assessment of the damage and loss following the 2011 earthquake in Bhutan. A framework for early recovery, reconstruction, and disaster risk reduction is also presented in the latter section of this Assessment.
Documents and publications
22 June 2010
Haiti interim risk management plan: March–December 2010

Haiti 2010 earthquake response: seismic, geological and building hazards:

This draft for consultation proposes a plan of action following the January 12th 2010 Haiti earthquake with the following objectives: (i) to reduce the vulnerability of nearly 3.0

United Nations - Headquarters
Haiti - government
Haiti 2010 earthquake response: seismic, geological and building hazards:
Documents and publications
25 March 2010
Renewing hope, rebuilding lives: partnership between the United Nations and the European Commission in post-crisis recovery

This document focuses on the joint United Nations-European Union support to countries recovering from natural disasters or conflict, which aims to rebuild not only lives and livelihoods, but also people’s hopes and aspirations for a better future. It

United Nations - Headquarters
United Nations Regional Information Centre
This document focuses on the joint United Nations-European Union support to countries recovering from natural disasters or conflict, which aims to rebuild not only lives and livelihoods, but also people’s hopes and aspirations for a better future.
Documents and publications
16 March 2010
Building community resilience to natural disasters through partnership: sharing experience and expertise in the region

Discussion paper of the project:

This publication summarizes the outcomes of a UNESCAP initiative which intended to promote regional partnerships and enhance replicability of good practices conducted in South-East Asia regarding the rehabilitation and

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP)
United Nations - Headquarters
Discussion paper of the project:
Floods 2009 Burkina Faso Assessment of Damage Loss and Construction Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Needs
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
6 December 2009
2009 Floods in Burkina Faso - Assessment of damage, losses, reconstruction and recovery needs

This post-disaster needs assessment provides estimates of the damages and losses, and the costs for reconstruction and recovery following the 2009 floods in Burkina Faso. 

Burkina Faso - government
World Bank, the
United Nations - Headquarters
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL)
European Union
This post-disaster needs assessment provides estimates of the damages and losses, and the costs for reconstruction and recovery following the 2009 floods in Burkina Faso. 
Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng 2009 the Philippines Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Main Report
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
26 November 2009
Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

This Post-Disaster Needs Assessment analysis covers damages, losses, and economic and social impacts from Ondoy and Pepeng, providing a basis for determining recovery and reconstruction needs.

Philippines - government
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
United Nations - Headquarters
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Bank, the
This Post-Disaster Needs Assessment analysis covers damages, losses, and economic and social impacts from Ondoy and Pepeng, providing a basis for determining recovery and reconstruction needs.
Typhoon Ketsana 2009 Cambodia Post-Ketsana Disaster Needs Assessment Part I Main Report
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
26 November 2009
Cambodia Post-Ketsana Disaster Needs Assessment

The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) evaluates the damages and losses from the impacts of Typhoon Ketsana, and addresses needs for recovery, resilient reconstruction and sustainable restoration of livelihoods of the affected population.

Cambodia - government
World Bank, the
United Nations - Headquarters
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) evaluates the damages and losses from the impacts of Typhoon Ketsana, and addresses needs for recovery, resilient reconstruction and sustainable restoration of livelihoods of the affected population.

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