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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. 

News and Updates

Data, Technology and Disaster Response in Nepal: Building a Shared Future Action Agenda
  2026-05-25

More than 30 representatives from NGOs, INGOs, academia, government institutions, and the technology community came together for a multi-stakeholder workshop on “Data, Technology and Disaster Response in Nepal,” aimed at exploring how data and innovation can strengthen disaster preparedness and response systems in Nepal.

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Advancing Localization and Strengthening Civic Space in Nepal
  2026-05-15

DPNet participated in the Project NEAR Nepal / Nepal Localization Lab Review Meeting held at NSET Hindol Hall to discuss localization, civic space, and the sustainability of civil society organizations in Nepal.

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Streamlining ReCAP Project Ouputs in Policy and Practice
  2026-05-15

The Swiss Consortium and DPNet jointly organized an interaction program titled “Streamlining ReCAP Project Outputs in Policy and Practice” at Burja Hall, Civil Engineering Department, Pulchowk Campus, bringing together national and international experts to strengthen collaboration on climate resilience and multi-hazard disaster risk reduction in Nepal.

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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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