Disaster Management System in Nepal – Policy Issues and Solutions

Disaster Management System in Nepal – Policy Issues and Solutions

Nepal is highly vulnerable to natural and human induced disasters. Complex geology, variable climatic conditions, active tectonic processes, rapid urbanization, unplanned settlements, lack of public awareness, increasing population, weak economic condition and low literacy rate have made her vulnera...

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Main Author: Gangalal Tuladhar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2012-11-01
Series:Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (JRACR)
Subjects:
Disasters; Awareness; Policy; Reduction; Training.
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/3940.pdf
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spelling doaj-08df3ce693f54b72930e0de3b5c0b9ef2020-11-24T21:50:23ZengAtlantis PressJournal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (JRACR)2210-85052012-11-012310.2991/jrarc.2012.2.3.2Disaster Management System in Nepal – Policy Issues and SolutionsGangalal TuladharNepal is highly vulnerable to natural and human induced disasters. Complex geology, variable climatic conditions, active tectonic processes, rapid urbanization, unplanned settlements, lack of public awareness, increasing population, weak economic condition and low literacy rate have made her vulnerable to disasters. Therefore, advanced technology and adequate resources are needed to alleviate the disasters in Nepal. Training and other educational programmes are extremely needed to raise awareness. Nepal needs proactive Disaster Management Act and Policy for disaster risk reduction activities.https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/3940.pdfDisasters; Awareness; Policy; Reduction; Training.
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Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (JRACR)
Disasters; Awareness; Policy; Reduction; Training.
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title Disaster Management System in Nepal – Policy Issues and Solutions
title_short Disaster Management System in Nepal – Policy Issues and Solutions
title_full Disaster Management System in Nepal – Policy Issues and Solutions
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publishDate 2012-11-01
description Nepal is highly vulnerable to natural and human induced disasters. Complex geology, variable climatic conditions, active tectonic processes, rapid urbanization, unplanned settlements, lack of public awareness, increasing population, weak economic condition and low literacy rate have made her vulnerable to disasters. Therefore, advanced technology and adequate resources are needed to alleviate the disasters in Nepal. Training and other educational programmes are extremely needed to raise awareness. Nepal needs proactive Disaster Management Act and Policy for disaster risk reduction activities.
topic Disasters; Awareness; Policy; Reduction; Training.
url https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/3940.pdf
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