Skills and Reconstruction Project in Western Nepal (SRP)
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Western Nepal in November 2023, leaving 154 people dead and 375 injured. It was estimated at the time of writing that over 62,000 houses and 600 schools were damaged. Building on the experience in recovery initiatives after the 2015 earthquake, this project will augment government’s efforts in reconstruction of public infrastructure such as schools and provide vocational training on earthquake-resilient construction to masons in the affected area.
Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
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Nepal |
Impiego & sviluppo economico Formazione professionale nothemedefined
Creazione di occupazione
Formazione professionale |
01.12.2023
- 31.12.2025 |
CHF 975’000
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- The affected population (approx. 60,000 households), including 1,000 school children with a special outreach to disadvantaged groups
- Masons (500) in the affected area (including female and from disadvantaged groups)
- Affected people, especially children, have equitable access to recovery and reconstruction support in the area of education and health
- Masons trained in earthquake-resilient construction techniques are engaged in reconstruction
- Reconstruction of damaged public infrastructur such as schools (at least 4) and health posts (2)
- A total of 500 masons (20% women; 50% DAGs) trained in earthquake-resilient construction practices are available in the affected area
- HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
- Settore privato straniero Nord
- Helvetas Nepal
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
ISTRUZIONE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Politica occupazionale e gestione amministrativa
Formazione professionale e sviluppo delle competenze
Tipo di aiuto Mandato con fondo fiduciario
Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Numero del progetto 7F11320
Contesto |
On 3rd November 2023, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake (EQ) struck Jajarkot district in Karnali Province of Nepal, killing 154 people and injuring 375. About 62,000 houses in thirteen districted were affected, of which, 26,550 collapsed, mostly in West Rukum exposing at least 250,000 people to hazards and risks. Despite a relatively low magnitude of earthquake, the high level of damage is attributed to stand-alone stone houses on mud-mortars without proper structural supports and ties; and partly to the shallow epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred during the night when people were asleep. The Government of Nepal (GoN) conducted search and rescue operations from 3rd to 5th November, announced providing NPR 50,000 (CHF 330) to all displaced families to construct temporary shelters. The GoN leads the relief, recovery and reconstruction response through a one-door government system. There is a need for the reconstruction of destroyed/damaged private and public houses to be EQ-resilient. Crucial at this point will be to support GoN’s efforts bringing in SDC’s past experience of build-back-better initiatives. Aid efforts will need to be conflict-sensitive and recognize the needs of the most affected and disadvantaged groups and avoid re-enforcing existing structures of social and economic inequality. |
Obiettivi | To contribute to the reconstruction ensuring gender sensitivity and social inclusion in the delivery, leaving no-one behind. |
Gruppi target |
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Effetti a medio termine |
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Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: |
Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Economia privata Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro |
Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | Karnali Province and local governments of the affected areas, the Federal GoN, other development partners providing supports to Nepal for recovery and reconstruction |
Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 975’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 825’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 975’000 |
Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.12.2023 - 31.12.2025 (Fase in corso) |