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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

Sphere and CHS Orientation Held in Biratnagar to Promote Quality Humanitarian Response
  2025-03-26

An orientation session on the Sphere Standard and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) was conducted on March 19, 2024, in Biratnagar. The program was organized by DPNet Koshi Province in coordination with LCWS, LWF Nepal, CARITAS Nepal, SN-JD, and JIDS. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, and humanitarian organizations working in the field of disaster preparedness and response in Koshi Province.

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DPNet Team Congratulates Dinesh Bhatta on Appointment as Executive Chief of NDRRMA
  2025-03-26

The DPNet team extended warm congratulations and best wishes to Dinesh Bhatta on his appointment as the Chief Executive of the NDRRMA. The DPNet team, including Immediate Past President (IPP) Surya Bahadur Thapa, General Secretary Suraj Gautam, executive committee members, advisors, and technical advisors, visited the NDRRMA office on March 21, 2025, to formally convey their regards. On behalf of the team, DPNet Chairperson Dr. Raju Thapa presented a bouquet and khada to Mr. Bhatta, followed by the entire team offering khadas as a gesture of admiration and good wishes. In his brief remarks, Dr. Thapa congratulated Mr. Bhatta and expressed the team’s confidence in his leadership, wishing him a successful and impactful tenure ahead.

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First Provincial General Assembly of DPNet Koshi Province Committee Concludes in Biratnagar
  2025-03-26

The first provincial general assembly of the DPNet Koshi Province Committee was held on 19 March 2025 in Biratnagar, bringing together DPNet member organizations engaged in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian work across the province. The program strengthens the province’s collective efforts toward disaster preparedness and resilience building.

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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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