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Summary

The presentation prepared and shared by Dr. Youb Raj Pradhan focuses on the Evaluation of Earthquake Disaster Risk for constructing safer school buildings in Nepal. It begins by providing insights into the earthquake history of Nepal and highlights the vulnerability of the Kathmandu valley. The presentation also includes observations from the eastern and western regions of Nepal. In the eastern part, the major issue lies in construction quality, whereas there are no significant problems with the design. On the other hand, in the western part of Nepal, the problems range from major to minor in terms of design, with additional concerns related to construction quality as well. The presentation delves into the vulnerability of school buildings to earthquakes and discusses strategies to overcome these challenges in Nepal.