In June 2016, the Inter-Agency Common Feedback Project collected feedback from communities (2100 respondents) across 14 earthquake affected districts on reconstruction related issues.
Community perceptions on reconstruction issues have seen a slight improvement across most questions from April 2016; however, perceptions of reconstruction remain predominantly negative, as efforts have been slow in their start up. Seventy-nine percent of respondents do not feel that their main reconstruction issues are being addressed, a three percent improvement over last round. The majority of those who do not feel their main issues are being addressed identified financial resources (79 percent) as one of their top two needs. Other identified priority needs included building materials (32 percent) and technical knowledge (22 percent).
Recommendations
Improve targeted communications on reconstruction support and safe building practices to women, elderly and persons with disabilities to ensure that they are equally able to access support.
Investigate communication methods of agencies and district NRA in districts where respondents feel better informed (such as Ramechhap and Sindhupalchok) and apply good practices to districts where respondents feel less well-informed (such as Sindhuli).