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Bangkok, December 10 2025, DPNet participated in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asia Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN), held in Bangkok alongside the Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW 2025). The AGM served as a key annual platform for ADRRN members to review organizational strategy, plan disaster resilience initiatives, and elect leadership.

The 2025 AGM brought together humanitarian actors from across the Asia-Pacific region to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance collective humanitarian efforts. Discussions this year focused on critical themes such as localization of aid, building community resilience, and implementing the Kathmandu Covenant—a charter designed to empower local leaders and transform humanitarian assistance into an act of solidarity rather than charity.

DPNet’s participation highlighted its ongoing commitment to promoting local leadership, enhancing coordination, and contributing to regional strategies that make disaster response more effective, accountable, and sustainable. The AGM reaffirmed the importance of collaboration among civil society organizations and local actors to address the growing challenges posed by climate shocks, resource constraints, and complex emergencies in the region.

As part of the broader RHPW 2025 program, the ADRRN AGM emphasized actionable strategies for localized humanitarian action, providing members with opportunities to share experiences, explore innovative approaches, and strengthen networks across Asia-Pacific communities.