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Summary

The report is about the Emergency Preparedness and Response Assessment 2022-2030. Nepal faces severe vulnerability to natural disasters, leading to significant loss of lives and assets. A recent assessment using the World Bank's R2R methodology revealed weaknesses in the country's emergency preparedness and response (EPR) system. Challenges include a lack of search and rescue equipment, dysfunctional emergency centers, weak communication systems, and inadequate funding. Recommendations from EPR experts were gathered to form an investment plan totaling NPR 24.09 billion. This pioneering effort in South Asia may pave the way for similar initiatives in the region.