Opinion | Prioritise economic recovery and job accessibility for flood-affected communities
Summary
The Bhotekoshi flash floods have disrupted livelihoods, jobs and local businesses along the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli corridor, hitting daily-wage workers, tourism workers and women entrepreneurs hardest. The government is being urged to prioritize livelihood restoration, employment-intensive reconstruction and targeted support for informal workers and small businesses.
Key Points
- Around 21,400 people within four kilometres of the flood-affected Bhotekoshi–Trishuli corridor have experienced disruptions, according to a preliminary ILO assessment.
- The floods damaged homes, workplaces, roads, bridges and energy infrastructure, disrupting economic activity and access to jobs and services.
- Daily-wage workers, informal workers, tourism workers, transport operators and small entrepreneurs have been hit especially hard.
- The article urges the government to prioritize livelihood restoration, job matching, social protection and support for women entrepreneurs in reconstruction plans.
