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NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF NEPAL TRANSITIONAL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FINAL REPORT FEBRUARY 2019 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL CO., LTD. MOHRI, ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES, INC. 4R INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF JAPAN JR 19-005 NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF NEPAL TRANSITIONAL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FINAL REPORT FEBRUARY 2019 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL CO., LTD. MOHRI, ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES, INC. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF JAPAN Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report Project Target Area Area Target Project Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report Project Target Area: Gorkha Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report Project Target Area: Sindhupalchok Area: Target Project Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report Mason Training Mason Training Theatrical Performance at HO Training Public Awareness Campaign, in Gorkha PA Signing, in Hansapur, Ajirkot GP Enrolment Camp Photographs of Project Activities Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report TOT DLPIU Engineers CBRC Orientation, in Irkhu, Chautara Sangachokgadhi NP Community Meeting Community Meeting, in Sinhadevi CBRC Kadambas Mobile Mason Orientation Technical Support by Mobile Masons Photographs of Project Activities Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report Training on Correction Work Completed House of SMM, in Gorkha Completed House of SMM, in Sindhupalchok Completed House of SMC, in Gorkha Completed House of BMC, in Gorkha Completed House of RCC, in Gorkha Photographs of Project Activities Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report Executive Summary 1. Background and Purpose 1.1. Background of the Project On 25th April 2015, an earthquake of magnitude 7.61 occurred with epicentre about 80 km northwest of the capital city of Kathmandu followed by aftershocks. Approximately 8,790 people lost their lives and more than 22,300 people were injured to date. Furthermore, at least 498,852 houses were destroyed and 256,697 houses were partially damaged2. The Government of Nepal (GON) prepared the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) with support of international community such as the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In May 2016, the Post Disaster Recovery Framework (PDRF) was completed in which the total financing requirement was estimated at USD 8,377 million. The requirements for urban and rural housing sector were estimated at USD 901 million and USD 2,861 million, respectively. The disaster effects on housing and human settlements and recovery needs for housing were the highest among other sectors. The Earthquake Household Damages and Characteristics Survey conducted from January to May 2016 by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) classified damages on housing into five grades and according to said survey, a total of 563,696 houses are categorised as Grade 3 (Substantial to Heavy Damage), Grade 4 (Very Heavy Damage) and Grade 5 (Destructed). Of this figure, 83,408 houses (14.8%) were located in Sindhupalchok District; 71,307 houses (12.6%) in Nuwakot District; 71,146 houses (12.6%) in Kavrepalanchok District; 65,881 houses (11.7%) in Dhading District; and 63,775 houses (11.3%) in Gorkha District, indicating that the damages on housing spread largely in rural areas. Stone and brick masonry with mud mortar was commonly used for housing construction in rural areas which did not take into account the seismic resistance capacity. Hence, 95% of the damaged houses were built by this construction method and urgent action for their reconstruction was required. In the education sector, approximately 26,000 classrooms were completely destroyed and also 26,000 classrooms were severely damaged nationwide. PDNA estimated the disaster effects on education sector to be the second largest after the housing sector. Schools with seismic resistance capacity were expected to be reconstructed to ensure students’ safety. 1 Ministry of Industry, Department of Mines and Geology, National Seismological Centre http://www.seismonepal.gov.np/index.php?action=earthquakes&show=recent&page=5 2 Nepal Earthquake 2015 Post Disaster Recovery Framework 2016-2020 ES - 1 Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report Under these circumstances, GON convened the International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction on 25th June 2015 and made a statement calling for support from international community for recovery and reconstruction from the earthquake. International community, including Japan, responded with pledge of more than USD 4.1 billion in total. Japan committed JPY 32 billion of support that includes the Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP) (JPY 12 billion) and Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP) (JPY 14 billon) as Japanese ODA LOAN project. 1.2. Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP) The objective of the Project is to restore and improve the living condition of the victims of the Nepal earthquake, by reconstructing the destroyed and damaged houses with adequate seismic standard in the districts severely affected by the Nepal earthquake, thereby contributing to sustainable socioeconomic development in the region and Build Back Better (BBB). The Minimum Requirements was adopted as an adequate seismic standard which was prepared based on the National Building Code 105 (Seismic Design of Buildings in Nepal). EHRP provides technical assistance for more than 56,000 house owners in the target areas of Gorkha and Sindhupalchok among which EHRP provides financial assistance for about 30,000 house owners who successfully reconstructed their houses in accordance with the standard. 1.3. Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP) The objective of the Project is to rebuild and retrofit schools in the districts severely affected by the Nepal earthquake by financing the necessary expense for reconstruction of schools and related facilities, thereby contributing to the improvement of education service and earthquake resilience for sustainable socio-economic growth. 1.4. Outline of the Project The Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Project (TPIS-ERP) is a grant technical assistance designed to provide transitional support for EHRP and ESRP until consultants are hired by GON under Japanese ODA LOAN. However, GON and JICA decided to continue TPIS-ERP up to March 2019 even after April 2017 when EHRP consultants were employed because continuation of the Community Mobilization Program (CMP) and support in the preparation of the Minimum Requirements and guidelines were crucial but were not included in the scope of EHRP consultants. For the Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP) Confirmation of Project Implementation Manuals of Japanese ODA LOAN Project Selection of housing grant beneficiaries in the target area ES - 2 Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report Preparation of criteria for housing grant Preparation and implementation of trainings Confirmation of fund flow Study on retroactive loan financing and support in loan disbursement Implementation of procurement trainings including anti-corruption measures Development of monitoring, inspection and reporting system Study on the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) Coordination with World Bank for housing reconstruction For the Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP) Preparation of school selection criteria and procedure School selection Preparation of school reconstruction plan for each school Preparation of school operation and maintenance manual Confirmation of local contractors’ capacity and recommendations of appropriate contract packaging Implementation of training on Japanese ODA LOAN procedures and various guidelines (procurement, ESMS, safety measures, etc.) Development of monitoring, inspection and reporting system Study on retroactive loan financing and support in loan disbursement Study on ESMS 2. Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project 2.1 EHRP Status as of December 2018 (1) Total Identified Beneficiaries Total identified beneficiaries as of December 2018 were 56,532 households (HH) (Gorkha: 15,187 HH; Sindhupalchok: 41,345 HH) (2) Participation Agreement (PA) Signing Rate Out of the total identified beneficiaries, 55,699 (98.5%) beneficiaries have signed the Participation Agreement (PA). (3) Reconstruction and Inspection Status as of December 2018 Completed up to plinth : 52,794 (93.4%) beneficiaries have already reached to the plinth level and they are ready for 1st inspection. ES - 3 Transitional Project Implementation Support for Emergency Reconstruction Projects Final Report 1st Inspection : 1st inspection has been conducted already for 52,334 (92.6%) beneficiaries which shows that 460 (0.8%) beneficiaries are still awaiting 1st inspection. Completed up to roof band : 46,496 (82.2%) beneficiaries have already reached roof band level and they are ready