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11. Build Back Better in Nepal Recovery

The chapter discusses the concept of 'Build Back Better' (BBB) in the context of disaster recovery, particularly focusing on the recovery efforts following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. It emphasizes the importance of integrating physical reconstruction with social, economic, and institutional improvements to enhance resilience against future disasters. The chapter draws insights from various case studies across South Asia to highlight effective strategies and common challenges faced during recovery processes.

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Sections

  • 1

    Disaster Recovery And Build Back Better

    This section discusses the concept of 'Build Back Better' (BBB) in disaster recovery, focusing on case studies from South Asia, particularly the Nepal earthquake.

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  • 1.1

    Build Back Better In Nepal Recovery

    This section discusses the Build Back Better (BBB) approach in relation to disaster recovery in Nepal, particularly following the 2015 earthquake.

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  • 2

    Introduction

    This section introduces the concept of 'Build Back Better' (BBB) in the context of disaster recovery, specifically focusing on lessons learned from the 2015 Nepal earthquake.

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  • 2.1

    Overview Of Build Back Better And Its Themes

    This section discusses the concept of 'Build Back Better' (BBB) and its themes, focusing on disaster recovery in Nepal and lessons from South Asian disaster contexts.

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  • 2.2

    Disasters Covered In The South Asian Disaster Report

    This section discusses the concept of 'build back better' in disaster recovery, focusing primarily on lessons learned from various disasters in South Asia, particularly the 2015 earthquake in Nepal.

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  • 3

    Concepts Of Build Back Better

    This section discusses the concept of 'Build Back Better' (BBB) in disaster recovery, focusing primarily on the 2015 Nepal earthquake and lessons learned from various South Asian disasters.

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  • 3.1

    Back To Building Better

    This section discusses the concepts of disaster recovery, specifically focusing on the Build Back Better (BBB) approach as implemented in the context of Nepal's recovery after the 2015 earthquake.

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  • 3.2

    Better Building Back

    This section explores the concept of 'Build Back Better' in disaster recovery, focusing on insights derived from various South Asian case studies, particularly the 2015 earthquake in Nepal.

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  • 3.3

    Holistic Approach To Build Back Better

    This section discusses the concept of 'Build Back Better' as a holistic approach to disaster recovery, focusing on the Nepal earthquake recovery while drawing lessons from South Asian disaster contexts.

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  • 4

    The Sendai Framework Of Action

    The Sendai Framework focuses on disaster recovery and the importance of 'Build Back Better' strategies in enhancing resilience post-disaster.

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  • 4.1

    Government Aspects Of The Sendai Framework

    This section discusses the role of government in the context of the Sendai Framework, emphasizing the need for robust policies, regulations, and institutional frameworks to support disaster recovery and resilience-building efforts.

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  • 4.2

    Economic Aspects Of The Sendai Framework

    The section discusses the economic aspects of disaster recovery as framed by the Sendai Framework, focusing on strategies for building back better post-disaster.

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  • 4.3

    Ecological Aspects Of The Sendai Framework

    The section explores the ecological dimensions of the Sendai Framework in disaster recovery, focusing on how addressing ecological concerns can enhance community resilience post-disaster.

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  • 4.4

    Safety Nets And Essential Services In The Sendai Framework

    The section discusses the critical role of safety nets and essential services in enhancing resilience, particularly for vulnerable groups, as outlined in the Sendai Framework.

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  • 4.5

    Vulnerable Groups And Human Settlements

    This section focuses on the concept of 'Build Back Better' in the context of disaster recovery, particularly addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable groups in human settlements.

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  • 5

    Analysis Of The South Asian Disaster Report

    This section discusses the concept of 'Build Back Better' (BBB) in the context of disaster recovery in South Asia, specifically focusing on the lessons learned from the Nepal earthquake recovery.

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  • 5.1

    Aims Of The Report

    The section outlines the aims of the South Asian Disaster Report focusing on the concept of 'Build Back Better' in disaster recovery.

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  • 5.2

    Implementation Aspects

    This section focuses on the concepts of 'Build Back Better' (BBB) in the context of disaster recovery, particularly emphasizing lessons learned from the Nepal earthquake and similar disasters in South Asia.

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  • 5.3

    Meaningfulness Of Bbb Recommendations

    This section discusses the importance of the Build Back Better (BBB) recommendations in the context of disaster recovery, particularly with respect to institutional challenges and capacity in South Asia.

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  • 6

    Case Study: Nepal Earthquake

    This section discusses the build-back-better approach in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake, highlighting lessons learned and key recovery strategies.

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  • 6.1

    Earthquake Overview

    This section provides an overview of the earthquake disaster recovery processes, specifically focusing on the 'Build Back Better' approach in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake.

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  • 6.2

    Impact Summary

    The section discusses the build back better concept and its implications for disaster recovery, particularly focusing on the lessons learned from the Nepal earthquake.

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  • 6.3

    Phases Of Disaster Response

    This section discusses the phases of disaster response, focusing on the recovery efforts in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake.

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References

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