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.

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Népal
Emploi & développement économique
Formation professionelle
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Création d'emplois
Formation professionnelle
01.12.2023 - 31.12.2025
CHF  975’000
Contexte

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.

Objectifs To contribute to the reconstruction ensuring gender sensitivity and social inclusion in the delivery, leaving no-one behind.
Groupes cibles
  • 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)
Effets à moyen terme
  1. Affected people, especially children, have equitable access to recovery and reconstruction support in the area of education and health
  2. Masons trained in earthquake-resilient construction techniques are engaged in reconstruction
Résultats

Principaux résultats attendus:  

  • 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


Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
Secteur privé
Organisation suisse à but non lucratif
  • HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
  • Secteur privé étranger Nord
  • Helvetas Nepal


Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs Karnali Province and local governments of the affected areas, the Federal GoN, other development partners providing supports to Nepal for recovery and reconstruction 
Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF    975’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF    825’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF   975’000
Phases du projet Phase 1 01.12.2023 - 31.12.2025   (Phase en cours)