Nepal Earthquake Recovery Monitoring Assessment

In April and May 2015 two earthquakes of 7.8 and 7.4 magnitude struck Nepal. While the impacts on housing, social and economic infrastructure were widespread, the Nepalese government identified 14 priority districts with a combined population of around 2 million for intervention.

The relief effort from both government and non-government actors implied 3 phases: 1) initial emergency needs coverage, including seasonal preparations; 2) recovery of pre-earthquake infrastructure, including rebuilding and repair of damaged housing; 3) long-term economic and social recovery. This report takes place during the transition between phases one and two, as transition from the strong emergency response towards medium and long-term recovery is underway.

The report is intended to monitor change in shelter conditions, the delivery of assistance and the success of relief efforts in preparing households for seasonal conditions. Furthermore, the report also informs strategic planning for recovery, assessing the scope of damage and progress towards repairs and rebuilding, as well as identifying key areas to target in order to assist households in recovery.