Policy Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction Policies
On August 24, 2023, DPNet Nepal organized a significant discussion session focused on the hybrid model in Policy Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction policies. Dr. Raju Thapa, Acting Chair of DPNet Nepal, presided over the program, which featured a keynote presentation by Mr. Pradip Koirala, Joint Secretary of the Government of Nepal and Former Chief of the Disaster and Conflict Management Division at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA). Distinguished guests in attendance included Mr. Tulsi Prasad Dahal, Chief of Disaster Study Risk Reduction and Recovery Section at MoHA, Mr. Santosh Gurung, Lieutenant Colonel of the Nepal Army, Mr. Dambar B.K, Senior Superintendent of Police in Nepal Police, Mr. Amit Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police in APF, Mr. Rudra Adhikari, Joint Director at NRCS, Mr. Herve Gazeau, Program Coordinator with IFRC, Mr. Tirtha Raj Joshi, Deputy Chief of Party from USAID’s Tayar, in addition to representatives from UN agencies, NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector.
Discussion Program on SEADS Standard
August 18, 2023- DPNet Nepal organized a significant discussion session on SEADS (Standards for Effective Agricultural Disaster Response) standards in collaboration with SEADS expert from the USA, Dr. Suresh Babu. Dr. Raju Thapa, Acting Chair of DPNet Nepal chaired the program, which was attended by distinguished guests with a long history of working on agriculture, crops and farmer related field such as Mr. Nabaraj Basnet, Chair at National Federation of Farmers Group (NFGN), Mr. Chhabi Paudel, Advisor at NFGN, Mr. Niranjan Pudasaini, Senior Program Officer at LI-BIRD, other notable members from Nepal Redcross Society, World Bank, Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS).
Provincial DRR Policy Implementation and Learning Program at Karnali Province
Karnali Province, August 13, 2023 - Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet-Nepal), organized a significant event aimed at enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) governance, inclusion, and accountability in Karnali Province, Nepal. The gathering brought together key government officials, security forces, NGOs, and representatives from various sectors to address contextual issues, review progress in DRRM implementation, and offer recommendations for more effective disaster management.
Provincial DRR Policy Implementation and Learning Program at Lumbini Province
Dang, August 11, 2023 - Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet-Nepal), with financial and technical support from USAID's Tayar Nepal, organized a significant event aimed at enhancing Disaster Risk Governance, inclusion, and accountability in Lumbini Province, Nepal. The gathering brought together key government officials, security forces, NGOs, and representatives from various sectors to address contextual issues, review progress in DRRM implementation, and offer recommendations for more effective disaster management.
Formation of DPNet Karnali Province Committee
On August 13, 2023, DPNet Province Level Committee formation meeting was organized by DPNet Nepal at Birendranagar, Surkhet of Karnali Province. The meeting was attended by DPNet members of Karnali Province including Social Awareness Center SAC, Surkhet, SOSEC Nepal, Dailekh, Sharada, RukumPaschim, Surya Social Service Society (4S), Jumla, Development Society Nepal, Salyan, Rukumeli Social Development Center (RSDC), Rukum Paschim, Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM), Jajarkot, Village Development and Save the Environment Forum (VDSEF) Nepal, Kalikot along with Dr. Raju Thapa, Acting Chair, Mr. Harshaman Maharjan, Deputy General Secretary and Mr. Sher Bahadur Karki, Member of DPNet Central Committee.
Formation of DPNet Lumbini Province Committee
On August 11, 2023, DPNet Province Level Committee formation meeting was organized by DPNet Nepal at Bhalubang, Dang of Lumbini Province. The meeting was attended by DPNet members of Lumbini Province including Bheri Environmental Excellence Group (BEE Group), Dalit Social Development Center, Indreni Rural Development Center Nepal, Centre for Development and Disaster Management (CDM Nepal), Rural Community Health and Development Center, Nepal, Social Service Environment and Cultural Preservation Group, National Rural and Community Development Center Nepal and Community Development Forum along with Dr. Raju Thapa, Acting Chair, Mr. Harshaman Maharjan, Deputy General Secretary and Mr. Sher Bahadur Karki, Member of DPNet Central Committee.