2018
Using the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake in Nepal as a case study, this paper explores Nepal’s history of disaster response and the important role that communities have played. In Nepal, community-based organizations (CBOs) are integral actors that support social, economic, and ecological well-being. CBOs enhance social capital (Acharya, 2015), and in Nepal have served as vital institutions in maintaining natural resources, reducing risk and responding to hazards.
Institute for Social and Environmental Transition - International