International assistance for flood disaster in Nepal: Need of introducing outcome-based education for its efficacy
Summary
Nepal has been promised $20 million from the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage to help reconstruct the Bhote Koshi flood area, though the amount is far below the estimated need. The article also urges Nepal to adopt outcome-based education and pursue Washington Accord membership to strengthen the global recognition of its architecture and engineering graduates.
Key Points
- Nepal has been promised $20 million from the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage for Bhote Koshi flood reconstruction, against an estimated requirement of 4.75 billion.
- The article argues that Nepal should use limited reconstruction funds carefully, with planners, architects and engineers playing a central role in settlement design and resilient infrastructure.
- It says Nepal’s architecture and engineering education remains input-based and needs outcome-based reform so Nepali degrees gain international recognition.
- The Nepal Engineering Council’s cooperation with NITTTR Bhopal is presented as a step toward provisional or full Washington Accord membership.
