Thursday, April 28 06:30pm to 08pm
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
A year has passed since a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal last April, killing nearly 9,000 people, displacing 3 million others, and damaging 1 million homes and buildings, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites. How is the nation faring, one year later? With a new constitution, albeit a contested one; a new prime minister; and the launch of an ambitious reconstruction plan — from earthquake-resistant buildings to improving its disaster preparedness — is Nepal now better positioned to “build back better”, as relief officials have urged? What are the critical gaps that still need to be closed to help Nepal rebuild its damaged infrastructure and shattered economy? What can Nepal learn from other countries’ disaster management and rebuilding process? Please join us to discuss these important issues facing the future of Nepal.
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