National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre Nepal

What National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre Nepal does

National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre Nepal (NDRC Nepal) is a Kathmandu-based non-profit organization established in 2003 and formally registered in 2007 with the District Administration Office and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council of Nepal (PAN/VAT 304240559). Its mission focuses on disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA), natural resource management, and applied socio-economic research, organized around four program components: social development, economic improvement, environmental management, and capacity building. The organization has reached 69 of Nepal's 77 districts and has previously worked in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

NDRC delivers work through a portfolio of field-implementation projects, applied research, capacity building, and knowledge management products. Core field projects include the BURDAN Project (earthquake-affected communities in Kavre and Dhading), PRAGATI (urban DRR in Sankharapur Municipality and Sakhu, Kathmandu), the Safer Cities / Surakshit Sahar Urban DRR Project in Kathmandu Valley, the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP II) Nepal program, and the Locally-led Actions for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response initiative. Supporting capabilities include Research and Development Services, Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building Programs, and Knowledge Management Products such as Safe School Construction Guidelines for the Terai region and multilingual IEC materials (Nepali, Maithali, Tharu). The technology stack is conventional, centered on GIS mapping (ARC GIS), GPS data extraction, mobile data collection platforms, and information management systems, with no disclosed AI/ML components.

The organization is governed by a 7-member Executive Committee and a 25-member General Council, with operational leadership comprising an Executive Director, Program Director, Program Coordinator, and Finance and Admin Coordinator. Revenue is generated through donor-funded grants from international development partners (notably Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for APP II), NGO consortium arrangements (ADRA Nepal, DCA, World Vision, Plan International, OXFAM, LWR), UN bodies (UNDP, WHO, FAO), and academic hubs (Tomorrow's Cities / UKRI GCRF), supplemented by consultancy and research fees. Pricing is not disclosed as NDRC operates through grant-funded project delivery rather than commercial transactions. Customers span government agencies (Ministry of Home Affairs, NDRRMA, MOHP, Kathmandu and Lalitpur Metropolitan Cities), the NGO/INGO sector, local communities, schools, and academic/research institutions.

Name

National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre Nepal

Legal name

National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre Nepal

Website

https://ndrcnepal.org.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NDRC Nepal is a Kathmandu-based non-profit established in 2003 that implements disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and natural resource management projects across 69 of Nepal's 77 districts, serving government agencies, NGOs, communities, and schools through donor-funded field projects, research, and capacity building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction & Early Warning (DRR) (BPAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Preparedness (BPADADAK), Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Risk Management (BPADALAK), Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Disaster risk reduction
• Climate change adaptation
• Natural resource management
• Applied research services
• Community capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Project Implementation Grants: NDRC receives funding from international development partners and donor agencies for implementing disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and development projects.
2. Research and Consultancy Services: Conducts applied research, evaluations, baseline surveys, KAP surveys, and specialized studies on seismic assessment, health, WASH, and inclusive development for government agencies, UN bodies, and NGOs.
3. Knowledge Products and Publications: Produces knowledge management products including brochures, leaflets, IEC materials, policy papers, research papers for wider dissemination.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NDRC Nepal delivers field implementation projects, applied research, policy advocacy, and capacity building services focused on disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA), and natural resource management. Its core offering spans community-level preparedness programs (such as Community Disaster Management Committees, school safety, and early warning systems), government-partnered urban DRR initiatives, and knowledge products (IEC materials, research publications, policy briefs, and training programs) used by government agencies, NGOs, UN bodies, and bilateral donors.

Product overview

National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre Nepal (NDRC) operates as a nonprofit organization focused on disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA), natural resource management, and socio-economic development. The organization functions through four major program components: social development, economic improvement, environmental management, and capacity building. NDRC's core product portfolio includes field implementation projects such as the BURDAN Project for earthquake-affected communities, the PRAGATI Project for urban resilience, and the Safer Cities (Surakshit Sahar) Urban DRR Project in Kathmandu Valley. Supporting these field programs are knowledge management products including IEC materials on DRR, Safe School, and COVID-19, along with publications and guidelines like the Safe School Construction Guidelines for the Terai Region. The organization also delivers specialized services including disaster data collection and analysis training, policy advocacy, and research and development. The organizational structure comprises a General Council, Executive Committee, Advisory Committee, and management team overseeing Associate Consultants and Young Professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BURDAN Project (Building Resilience to Disaster) A community and school disaster risk reduction initiative targeting earthquake-affected communities in Kavre and Dhading districts, focused on capacity building, research, policy advocacy, and knowledge management. It is implemented in partnership with ADRA Nepal and serves as a national strategic initiative for DRR mainstreaming in local government structures.
• PRAGATI Project An urban disaster risk reduction initiative promoting resilient and sustainable urban growth by augmenting DRR capacity of local authorities through active private sector involvement, implemented in Sankharapur Municipality and Sakhu Kathmandu through a consortium with DCA and ADRA Nepal and in partnership with VSO Nepal.
• Safer Cities (Surakshit Sahar) Urban DRR Project An urban disaster risk reduction initiative in Kathmandu Valley covering Lalitpur Metropolitan City and Kathmandu Metropolitan City, focusing on capacity building, material support, policy advocacy, and DRR mainstreaming. Reached approximately 86,000 people across 22,000 households in 4 wards.
• Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP II) - Nepal A regional program (2020-2022) implementing increased locally-led actions to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters across Nepal's seven provinces, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. NDRC functions as the Nepal implementing agency under the Nepal Preparedness Partnership led by the Ministry of Home Affairs/NDRRMA.
• Locally-led Actions for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response An emergency preparedness and pandemic management initiative strengthening the interface between HEOC and NEOCs, enhancing community engagement through risk communication and awareness on COVID-19. Implemented as part of the APP countries program with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and partnership with WHO.
• Research and Development Services Applied research services covering disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, urban resilience, education, health, WASH, emergency management, and monitoring and evaluation, delivered in collaboration with national and international academic institutions (IDS, Western Sydney University, University of Edinburgh, Tomorrow's Cities).
• Policy Advocacy Services Advocacy services bridging policy makers and constituents, serving constituencies with limited voice in policy processes and advocating for mainstreaming DRR in government plans and strategies.
• Capacity Building Programs Capacity development programs enhancing decision making, policy formulation, appraisal, and learning capacity among members through skills-building initiatives.
• Knowledge Management Products Production of knowledge management products including brochures, leaflets, flyers, IEC materials, policy papers, policy briefs, and research papers for wider dissemination to government, civil society, and community audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,000 indigenous households benefited from biodiversity conservation awareness campaign reducing slash-and-burn practices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship since around 2010. Became strategically engaged in DRRM policy advocacy and joint initiatives from 2016 when APP was introduced in Nepal. Formal collaborative partnership established in 2020 under Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP). NDRC functions as implementing agency of APP Nepal program under Nepal Preparedness Partnership.
• Chaudhary FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial initiative of Chaudhary Group established in 1995. Partners on pandemic preparedness and health emergency response programs alongside NDRC and other organizations.
• BATAS FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilanthropic wing of BATAS organization established in 2008. Works on WASH, shelter, livelihood and enterprise development after 2015 earthquake recovery.
• Tomorrow's CitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKRI GCRF Urban Disaster Risk Hub - one of twelve global interdisciplinary research hubs. NDRC collaborates on urban disaster risk research.
• World Health OrganizationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on pandemic management and COVID-19 response. WHO published IEC materials used in preparedness programs.
• FAOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood and Agriculture Organization partnership on climate change and agriculture impact studies.
• ICIMODminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Centre for Integrated Mountain Development partnership on regional DRR and climate initiatives.
• Plan InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership on child-centered DRR, climate change research, and safe school construction programs.
• Institute for Frontier StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership on frontier research initiatives.
• The Lutheran World FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction activities.
• Lutheran World ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on humanitarian aid and development programs.
• CBM InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on inclusive disaster risk reduction including disability-inclusive DRR.
• Mission East NepalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on humanitarian response and disaster management.
• NSET (National Society for Earthquake Technologies)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership on earthquake risk assessment, safe school construction, and urban DRR in Nepal.
• OXFAMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on urban DRR projects, livelihood assessments, and emergency preparedness.
• UNDPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on fire preparedness assessment, climate change finance impact studies, and national DRR programs.
• DPNET NepalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster Preparedness Network Nepal partnership.
• Help AgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on research for impact of earthquake on older people and persons with disabilities.
• Eco NepalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental conservation organization partnership.
• Nepal GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal government partnerships with various ministries including Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Population, Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development.
• ADRA NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational strategic partner for BURDAN project on earthquake-affected communities. Collaboration on DRR mainstreaming in local government structures.
• DCA (DanChurchAid)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Safer Cities project and PRAGATI urban DRR initiatives in Kathmandu Valley.
• LWR (Lutheran World Relief)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on urban DRR projects in Kathmandu Valley.
• WVI (World Vision International)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Safer Cities urban DRR project.
• VSO NepalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on PRAGATI project through consortium with DCA and ADRA Nepal.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Plan International Nepal: Long-standing NDRC partner on child-centered DRR and safe schools; broader INGO with deeper funding base but overlapping thematic focus on DRR/CCA.
• ICIMOD (International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development): Regional intergovernmental organization working on mountain ecosystems, climate adaptation and DRR across the Hindu Kush Himalaya — adjacent mandate with significantly larger scientific and convening capacity.
• Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC): Regional DRR hub and NDRC's principal partner; comparable mandate on preparedness and resilience but operating at multi-country scale across Asia.
• Mercy Corps Nepal: Global humanitarian organization with resilience and DRR programming across Nepal; comparable target beneficiaries and donor base but materially larger scale.
• CARE Nepal: Major INGO implementing DRR, climate adaptation and community resilience projects across Nepal — comparable beneficiary segments with significantly larger organizational footprint.
• Oxfam Nepal: Large INGO with urban DRR, livelihood and emergency preparedness programs in Nepal; overlaps directly with NDRC's Safer Cities and PRAGATI initiatives but with vastly greater resources.

Direct peers

• National Society for Earthquake Technology Nepal (NSET): Nepal's leading earthquake/DRR engineering NGO working on safe school construction, seismic risk assessment and urban DRR — directly comparable to NDRC's earthquake-affected community and school safety programs, and an active partner.
• Nepal Red Cross Society: National humanitarian organization with disaster preparedness, response and community resilience programs — directly comparable community-DRR focus and active NDRC training partner.
• Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal (DPNET): National DRR platform coordinating NGOs, government and international actors in Nepal — directly comparable mission and overlapping membership/partners with NDRC.
• Practical Action Nepal: International NGO working on DRR, climate adaptation and community resilience in Nepal with comparable geographic depth and donor-funded program model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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