Local authorities i.e. government officials working at the district level and below and elected representatives of municipalities are the steering body of local-level disaster response mechanism in Nepal. The effectiveness of response operation moreover depends on their competency. This paper investigates their disaster response knowledge, preparedness, and perception, and to identify gaps and suggest recommendations. The prevailing competency of Nepalese local authorities doesn’t warrant an effective response during the time of disaster. They lack awareness and preparedness. Amidst their positive perception towards the need of disaster response capacity building, in the void of an effective mechanism, the government has failed to enhance their competency. The national investment for disaster response competency building is meager in Nepal. The country heavily relies on foreign aid. The present capacity-building mechanism should be redressed from the newer dynamic.

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分析尼泊尔当地政府官员和民选代表的抗灾能力

地方当局，即政府官员在区一级及以下的工作，直辖市选出的代表是尼泊尔当地一级的灾害应对机制的指导机构。此外，响应操作的有效性取决于其能力。本文调查了他们的灾难响应知识，准备情况和看法，并找出差距并提出建议。尼泊尔地方当局的现行权限无法保证在灾难发生时做出有效反应。他们缺乏认识和准备。在对灾害响应能力建设需求的积极认识中，政府缺乏有效的机制，未能提高其能力。尼泊尔在灾害响应能力建设方面的国家投资很少。该国严重依赖外国援助。当前的能力建设机制应从新的动态中得到解决。