As Nepal approaches the ten-year mark since the devastating 2015 Gorkha earthquake, the conversation around disaster, risk, and resilience remains as vital as ever. The earthquake, which tragically claimed nearly 9,000 lives and impacted millions more, was a defining moment reshaping national perspectives on preparedness, infrastructure, governance, and community recovery.
In its aftermath, Nepal became the focus of unprecedented national and international efforts aimed at immediate relief and long-term resilience. Policies were introduced, institutions evolved, and global partnerships grew stronger. Nearly a decade later, we are compelled to ask: how far have we come?
NEFport 60 aims to answer this very question. In each sectoral review, you will find how the earthquake impacted various sectors such as agriculture, education, health, infrastructure and more, and what has been done in these sectors as a result of the earthquake’s impact. Additionally, in our ‘Special Section’, we have five experts analyzing different aspects of disaster recovery:
– Bishnu Prasad Kharel (Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Climate Action Specialist) discusses strategies for building long-term resilience.
– Jini Agrawal (Country Manager of Miyamoto International Nepal) examines the role of engineering and structural integrity in recovery efforts.
– Shrinkhala Khatiwada (Founder of Gaatha) explores community-driven approaches to rebuilding and urban planning.
– Shyam Jnavaly (Executive Director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre) delves into policy gaps in disaster preparedness.
– Suman Shakya (Founder of Tangent Waves) highlights innovative models for disaster response and recovery for businesses.
So how far have we come since the earthquake and how far do we need to go? Find out in NEFport 60, available now on https://thuprai.com/book/nefport-60/read/…
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