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.
Policy Dialogue on Multi-Level Disaster Risk Governance
On August 07, 2023, DPNet, in partnership with USAID/Tayar, organized a Policy Dialogue On Multi-Level Disaster Risk Governance. The event, chaired by Dr. Raju Thapa, Acting Chairperson of DPNet, was attended by representatives from government agencies including Mr. Rudra Singh Tamang, Joint Secretary of NDRRMA, Mr. Rishi Raj Acharya, MOFAGA, Mr. Tulsi Prasad Dahal, MoHA, and other personalities from IOM, NARMIN, NRCS, NIA, FNCCI, SOSEC, Blue Diamond Society, MOICS, FSCN, BPWN, UNICEF, NIWF, IGFF, NARMIN, and ADCCN.
Policy Dialogue for Disaster Risk Transfer and Financing
On August 04, 2023, DPNet, in partnership with USAID/Tayar, organized a Policy Dialogue for Disaster Risk Transfer and Financing. The event, chaired by Dr. Raju Thapa, Acting Chairperson of DPNet, was attended by representatives from government agencies, semi-government agencies, UN agencies, private sector, and DRR experts.
Online Interaction Session on “Lumpy Skin Disease Epidemic in Nepal”
On July 31, 2023, DPNet Nepal, organized a virtual interaction session on "Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) Epidemic in Nepal" via an online platform. The session aimed to raise awareness about the rapid spread of LSD, its causes, impacts, and the necessary preventive measures. It also provided a platform for experts and stakeholders to discuss whether LSD should be classified as a disaster and to explore strategies for assessing and preventing its future occurrence.
Discussion Program on Market System Resilience
DPNet Nepal, in collaboration with USAID’s Tayar Nepal, conducted a Policy Dialogue for Market System Resilience on July 17, 2023. The event aimed to catalyze collaboration, coordination, and partnerships to improve the resilience of market systems in Nepal. The program witnessed representatives from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies(MoICS), World Food Programme (WFP), Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), government agencies, development partner, private sector, DRR experts, security sector.