6. Case Study: Nepal Earthquake

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does 'Build Back Better' signify?

   Hint

   Think about the word 'better'.

2. 2.

   Name one challenge faced during the Nepal earthquake recovery.

   Hint

   Consider relief operations.

3. 3.

   What is the main objective of the 'Build Back Better' approach?

   • Physical reconstruction only
   • Resilience enhancement
   • Minimizing costs

   Hint

   Remember the holistic nature of recovery.

4. 4.

   The Sendai Framework is associated with which aspect of disaster response?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the international guidelines discussed.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of economic strategies on long-term recovery based on the principles of BBB in Nepal.

   Hint

   Consider both immediate and long-term implications of these economic strategies.

6. 6.

   Propose an alternative model for governance in disaster recovery that could be applied in future events.

   Hint

   Think of successful grassroots approaches.