Long-term concerns aside, Nepal must take progressive steps towards restoring services and providing shelter and basic necessities for earthquake victims. When recovery aid money is spent and life returns to some semblance of normalcy, Nepal will then face the mounting task of building true resilience: economic, social, and political stability. Given the challenges already faced, it has no other alternative.
“Nepal’s disaster resilience is a structural issue.” The Straits Times (Singapore), 4 June 2015, with Asit K. Biswas.
http://thediplomat.com/2015/05/nepals-disaster-resilience-is-a-structural-issue/
“Nepal’s Disaster Resilience Is a Structural Issue.” The Diplomat, 25 May 2015, with Asit K. Biswas.
NUS news page:
http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news/nepals-disaster-resilience-is-a-structural-issue/