Learning and Sharing National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (NCDRR)- 2022
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 Celebrated
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.
A discussion program aimed at providing feedback on strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) was organized by DPNet on 2nd December, 2024. The event, chaired by Dr. Raju Thapa, included Chief Guest Dr. Ganga Lal Tuladhar and notable participants such as former government secretaries Shankar Koirala and Kedar Neupane. Facilitated by Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa IPP DPNet, the program brought together experts, stakeholders, and practitioners to analyze the challenges and opportunities within NDRRMA’s operations.
The Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet) and the Social Protection Civil Society Network (SPCSN) jointly submitted a set of recommendations on the Draft Shock Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Management and Grant Distribution Standard 2081 to the Executive Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Mr. Anil Pokhrel, on November 24, 2024. Presented by a team led by Dr. Raju Thapa, Chairperson of DPNet, these suggestions aim to improve the draft's alignment with international standards, such as those of WHO, UNHCR, and the Sphere Guidelines, ensuring inclusivity and practical implementation.
On November 22, 2024, DPNet held its 16th General Assembly along with the Monsoon Review and Reflection Meeting at Kathmandu support of Oxfam Nepal. The event was chaired by Dr. Raju Thapa, Chairperson of DPNet, and featured Mr. Anil Pokhrel, Executive Director of the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), as the Chief Guest. The program was graced by distinguished guests, including Prof. Dr. Sangita Singh (Immediate Member, NPC), along with DRR experts from various organizations working on DRR. The Special guests were Mr. Ram Prasad Subedi (Chair, NGO Federation), Ms. Tripti Rai (Country Director, OXFAM), and Mr. Santosh Dahal (HCO at UN). The program was inaugurated with the national anthem and a solemn moment of silence to honor and remember all those who lost their lives due to disasters. The Chief Guest and Special Guest marked the inauguration pouring water into a plant, symbolizing a tribute to nature.
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