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Summary

Surya Narayan Shrestha, Executive Director of NSET, shared insights on lessons learned from the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake and Nepal's recovery and reconstruction endeavors. Key takeaways from the presentation highlighted the significance of institutional continuity, clear policies, defined institutional roles, a long-term vision for risk reduction, community involvement, and local-level capacity building. The presentation outlined future strategies, emphasizing the continuation of successful practices, strengthening local government capacities, promoting safer construction methods, and fostering partnerships for sustainable recovery. Opportunities identified included retrofitting, utilizing local resources and technologies, and conducting comprehensive scientific assessments of damages and impacts.