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Disaster Preparedness Network- Nepal (DPNet-Nepal) is a national umbrella organization of national and international agencies, established in 1996 with an objective of coordination, collaboration, learning and sharing of the experiences and to avoid duplication in emergency response in the country.

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DPNet Timeline

  • After 2016

    • 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

Thematic Areas

Coordination and Networking
Knowledge Management
Capacity Building
Policy Advocacy

News and Updates
National Symposium-IDDR 2018
2018-10-15 09:17:59

The National Symposium on the occasion of IDDR 2018 was called by Ministry of Home Affairs, coordinated by DPNet-Nepal and organized by Nepal Geological Society in association with AINTGDM and various stakeholders on 13th October 2018. 

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IDDR Rally-2018
2018-10-08 14:42:15

With reference to the decision of International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) working group to mark the IDDR 2018 in a remarkable way,

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NDRRP & NDRRSAP finalization meeting
NDRRP & NDRRSAP finalization meeting
2018-09-22 20:38:44

DPNet-Nepal coordinated to organize National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy and DRR National Strategic Action Plan

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