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Retrofitting as an Answer to Earthquake Damage: Pros and Cons

For Helvetas-Nepal, retrofitting remains a niche option, worth supporting in certain cases, but not a major solution to the earthquake reconstruction effort.

Written by Jane Carter - 18. January 2018

Post-Earthquake Recovery in the Melamchi Valley

Helvetas has to date supported the rebuilding of 2,174 earthquake-resilient homes through different mechanisms.

Written by Jane Carter - 06. June 2017

Nepal’s Trail Bridge Programme: Engaging Women and Men Alike?

Women clearly need pro-active support to allow them to participate effectively in community activities.

Written by Jane Carter - 05. May 2017

Where the Money Goes… Tracking Spending on Gender and Social Inclusion

Our country programme in Nepal has used the tool of Fund Flow Analysis (FFA) for more than 10 years. It is now well embedded in financial reporting.

Written by Jane Carter - 16. June 2016

One Year Ago Today

Nepal’s post-earthquake reconstruction has been a difficult one, hampered by a blockade on imports, and entangled in the red tape of bureaucracy.

Written by Jane Carter - 25. April 2016

Monitoring Changing Lives: Dalit Women in Nepal

Without qualitative as well as quantitative measures of project achievement, we fail to see the full picture – particularly in matters of women’s empowerment.

Written by Jane Carter - 15. January 2016