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Earthquake Recovery Process In Nepal ( A Comparative Analysis With Haiti), Ramesh Kumar Dahal
Earthquake Recovery Process In Nepal ( A Comparative Analysis With Haiti), Ramesh Kumar Dahal
International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE)
ABSTRACT: This paper is a comparative analysis of earthquake recovery processes in Nepal and Haiti. The disaster preparedness plan of both countries is influenced by socioeconomic, political and geographical factors. Effective planning and smoother implementation of earthquake response/recovery and rehabilitation efforts could have saved many lives and properties. The study is undertaken to evaluate the hampering and counteracting factors in both countries in view of generating lessons for the government of Nepal, currently tasked with rebuilding the nation following the earthquake of April 25, 2015 and aftershock of May 12, 2015. Reviewing secondary data, this study has identified that both …