Developing disaster risk reduction skills among informal construction workers in Nepal

Area of Science:

• Disaster Management
• International Development
• Construction Management

Background:

• Capacity development is a key component of international humanitarian aid.
• The effectiveness of capacity development initiatives is often not monitored or evaluated.
• Local context and trainee learning preferences are frequently neglected in aid programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze how informal construction workers develop capacity and use training for disaster-resilient buildings in Nepal.
• To assess the impact of Nepalese construction workers' learning preferences on capacity development effectiveness and sustainability.
• To provide recommendations for improving capacity development initiatives in post-disaster reconstruction.

Main Methods:

• Case study research in Nepal focusing on the informal construction sector.
• Analysis of capacity development and training utilization in construction and reconstruction projects.
• Assessment of learning preferences among Nepalese construction workers.

Main Results:

• Informal construction workers in Nepal are key players in post-earthquake reconstruction.
• Training programs that consider local context and learning styles enhance capacity development.
• Effective capacity building leads to improved disaster resilience in informal construction.

Conclusions:

• Capacity development initiatives must be context-specific and learner-centered for effectiveness.
• Incorporating local learning preferences improves the sustainability of disaster resilience training.
• Tailored training programs are crucial for strengthening the informal construction sector in humanitarian crises.