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Summary

The presentation by Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa outlines the operational focus areas of DPNet, emphasizing key pillars such as policy advocacy, knowledge management, capacity building, and coordination/networking. Insights into various publications and a graphical representation of integrated disaster incidents are provided. Major disasters in 2079 B.S. are categorized, and a detailed list of relevant policy provisions, including legislative documents and Acts, is presented. The September 5, 2023 discussion focuses on defining provincial roles, collaborative training, government-private sector cooperation, and local resource mobilization. Mr. Thapa also highlights the historical context of NPDRR formation in Nepal and advocates for PPDRR in Bagmati Province, guided by UN directives.