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DISASTER MANAGEMENT POLICIES IN NEPAL: CURRENT STATUS AND WAY FORWARD
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- 1. School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Pokhara University, Nepal
- 2. Central Department of Environmental Science, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
- 3. Environmental Health in Disaster Program, Central Department of Environmental Science, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
- 4. Former Minister for Education, Nepal
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Nepal as being a mountainous country, vulnerability, hazard, and risk is everywhere. This paper contributes to the study of disaster-related existing policies in Nepal. The research is based on an extensive literature review and meta-analysis of the existing literature on disaster risk reduction and management. The results revealed that after the state restructuring in 2015, there are several policies either formulated or in the process of formulation. The Constitution of Nepal (2015) has stipulated that DRM is a shared responsibility of all levels of government including federal, provincial, and local levels. Precisely, before 1982, disaster management activities were carried out in an unorganized way. Importantly, it is also highlighted that the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2017 is the milestone in the DRRM section in Nepal. One of the key aspects of the DRRM Act 2017 is the provision for forming community-based Disaster Preparedness and Response Committees. Thus, this research leads us to embedding principles of sustainability and inclusivity in the DRRM cycle under the context of the new governing system in Nepal. We recommend that if the current policies continue to shape national policy, they will impede the potential for transformative collaborative action for DRRM in Nepal.
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