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Resilient mountain village: A pilot demonstration project on earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation in Dhungentar, Nuwakot

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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

This project infosheet presents the pilot demonstration project focused on building a resilient community capable of adaptation and implementing sustainable development solutions. Considering the community’s needs, strengths, and aspirations, particular emphasis was placed on addressing infrastructural frailties, reducing socioeconomic vulnerabilities, and elevating the living standards of Dhungentar, Nepal, locals in the long term, thereby building a resilient mountain village. 

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Last checked: 23 December 2019

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Hazards Earthquake
Themes Community-based DRR Recovery Critical infrastructure
Country and region Nepal
Number of pages
12 p.
Publication year
2018

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