Needs assessment report on standardizing community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM) curriculum

Needs Assessment Report on Standardizing Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) Curriculum is a strategic publication developed under the leadership of the National Disaster Management Authority to inform the design of a harmonized, evidence-based CBDRM training framework for nationwide application. The report presents findings from multi-stakeholder consultations, institutional reviews, and field assessments conducted across diverse hazard contexts to identify gaps, capacity needs, and opportunities for strengthening community-level resilience. It provides actionable recommendations to standardize curriculum content, training methodologies, and competency benchmarks, ensuring alignment with national disaster risk governance priorities and international DRR principles. By advancing a coherent and context-responsive approach to community capacity development, this publication contributes to strengthening localized disaster preparedness and risk reduction efforts across Pakistan.