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Sustainable
Mechanisms for Development of Disaster Management
Currently
Nepal lacks sustainable mechanisms for development
of disaster management. It is clear that the following
steps must be taken to improve the capacity for disaster
management in Nepal:
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Establish a strong legal
base for a comprehensive risk management system.
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Create sustainable mechanisms
for inter-governmental and inter-institutional coordination.
The proposed National Disaster Management Council
(NDMC) would be responsible for formulating national
disaster management policies and overseeing their
implementation through disaster management plans
and programs throughout Nepal.
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Ensure that the Tenth
Five-Year Plan includes plans and funding for firm
disaster mitigation measures.
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Promote and strengthen
self-governance of local bodies for risk management.
Local bodies should provide a major role in rescue
and relief for victims, because they know the extent
and characteristics of the disaster and situation/needs
of the people.
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Promote public awareness
on self-protection against earthquake disasters
and outreach to targeted groups.
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