Following the impact of a disaster, the capacity to conduct damage assessments and determine the needs of the affected population is critical for response and recovery efforts. This course provides a practical orientation to the post-disaster Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA) process.
Course Date
Available on request.
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face/online/blended (flexible based on PS needs)
Course Overview
Course Content
Key topics covered include:
- The Regional Response Mechanism (RRM)
- The Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA) Continuum
- Initial Situation Overview (ISO)
- Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) and Initial Human Needs Assessment
- Sectoral Damage Assessment (SDA)
- Post Damage and Needs Assessment (PDNA)
Primary Audience
National Disaster Organisations in CDEMA Participating States
Prerequisites
None
Type of Certificate/CEU
Certificate of Participation (RTC)
Course Length:
3-5 day workshop (flexible depending on the needs of the Participating States)
Learning and Assessment
- Pre- and post-tests
- Presentations
- Group and plenary discussions
- Simulation Exercises
Language(s)
English