Adoption of seismic-resistant techniques in reconstructed housing in the aftermath of Nepal’s 2015 Gorkha earthquake

Earthquake affected households too often insufficiently apply seismic construction knowledge during reconstruction. This study aims to assess what degree safety guidelines have found their way practice in Nepal. Differences are explored between communities the Gorkha and Okhaldhunga districts, which received differing levels of technical assistance following 2015 earthquakes. Seismic resistance houses was assessed 3 years after Findings from 955 25 show high degrees adoption earthquake-resistant all selected communities. Variation safer across differs only slightly for different intensities humanitarian assistance. finding points toward need more closely examine communication methods employed motivations build back safer.