Sri Lanka: Rapid needs assessment guide

This manual describes how the rapid needs assessment(RNA) process is organized, activated and managed during disasters. It illustrates how assessment information is compiled and disseminated.

This RNA document has been written to support district and divisional disaster relief services officers and other stakeholders involved in Divisional Secretariat and Grama Niladari level to gather and share information in the initial stages of a response. Integration of the procedures of different agencies is critical to ensure resource available for need assessment are directed in the most effective and efficient way.