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Disaster Preparedness Network-Nepal (DPNet), established in 1996, stands as a key national umbrella organization dedicated to enhancing disaster management in Nepal through a unified approach involving national and international agencies. The core focus of DPNet is on fostering coordination, collaboration, learning, and sharing of experiences in strengthening disaster management practices. The organization plays a crucial role in knowledge management, capacity building, policy advocacy, and in facilitating networking among government and relevant stakeholders. 

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DPNet and DiMaNN Present DRR Recommendations to NDRRMA
  2024-10-06

On October 6, 2024, DPNet and DiMaNN jointly handed over a set of comprehensive disaster risk reduction recommendations to the Executive Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). This event, led by DPNet Chair Dr. Raju Thapa and DiMaNN Chair Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa, marks a step in improving disaster preparedness and resilience across Nepal’s seven provinces.

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DPNet Nepal Discussion Program with Advisor
  2024-10-06

On October 6, 2024, DPNet Nepal organized advisor meeting at Nepal Red Cross Society Hall. The objective of the discussion was to highlight the challenges faced by country in the wake of the devastating floods and landslides. The insights shared by the speakers reflect a recognition of the systemic failures that have exacerbated the impact of this disaster.

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National Dialogue on Post-Disaster Issues and Challenges of Landless People
  2024-09-30

On 30th September 2024, National Dialogue was held at Moksha, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, on Post-Disaster Issues and Challenges of Landless People organized by ASF Nepal and Foundation Abbe Pierre in collaboration with DPNet Nepal, CSRC, N-CDMC, and DiMaNN. This program was conducted in a hybrid format. The event was chaired by Dr. Raju Thapa, DPNet Chairperson, and Chair of the Cooperative and Natural Resources Committee, Federal Parliament House of Representative Honorable Kusum Thapa Magar as a chief guest of a program.

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DPNet Timeline

  • 2020 Onwards

    • Organized National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
    • Conducted CHS review reflection and various policy dialogues in federal and provincial level
  • 2016-2020

    • Conducted interaction with MPs to formulate DM Act
    • Coordinated among Ministries, AINTGDM and stakeholders for the formulation of NDRRP and NDRRSAP
  • 2011-2015

    • Developed guideline for District Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan
    • Took the responsibility as a Secretariat of NPDRR, chaired by Secretary of MoHA
  • 2006-2010

    • Registered as a legal entity
    • Initiated the publication of Nepal Disaster Report
    • Initiated advocacy for the need of strategic planning
  • 2001-2005

    • Initiated to bridge the gap between Government and stakeholders
    • Initiated advocacy for the need of DM Act
  • 1996-2000

    • Established as loose forum
    • Initiated policy dialogues on DM
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