Contracting challenges in post-disaster reconstruction in developing countries: Evidence from Nepal reconstruction

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dc.citation.volume121
dc.contributor.authorPuri A
dc.contributor.authorAmeer Ali N
dc.contributor.authorElkharboutly M
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-08T02:34:53Z
dc.date.available2025-05-08T02:34:53Z
dc.date.issued2025-04-15
dc.description.abstractThis study aims to identify the challenges of procuring and contracting post-disaster reconstruction projects in developing countries using conventional construction contracts, with Nepal as a case study. After the 7.6 Mw Gorkha Earthquake in 2015, Nepal embarked on extensive reconstruction efforts supported by various foreign governments and agencies. While these efforts were generally hailed as successful, large-scale non-residential reconstruction projects encountered significant challenges. This issue is common globally due to the lack of attention from researchers on large-scale non-residential reconstruction, leading to overlooked issues and the continuous failure of these projects to meet their objectives. One key issue in such projects is using conventional construction contracts not designed for post-disaster scenarios. This study used a qualitative research design that included semi-structured interviews to collect data and thematic analysis to gain insights from individuals involved in Nepal's reconstruction. Fifteen interviews with experts involved in managing construction contracts during the reconstruction were conducted and analysed using Nvivo 14 software. Upon analysis, two main themes emerged: procurement and bureaucratic, and contract-related, each further divided into sub-categories. These themes highlight how Procurement Act and conventional contracts used in reconstruction in Nepal failed to address post-disaster needs. The findings emphasise the necessity for pre-disaster evaluations and updates to procurement laws and contracts to establish more suitable approaches for reconstruction. Aligning contracts with the specific requirements of post-disaster contexts can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reconstruction efforts. Future research should focus on developing disaster-focused contracts to enhance global reconstruction practices.
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dc.identifier.citationPuri A, Ameer Ali N, Elkharboutly M. (2025). Contracting challenges in post-disaster reconstruction in developing countries: Evidence from Nepal reconstruction. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 121.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105428
dc.identifier.eissn2212-4209
dc.identifier.elements-typejournal-article
dc.identifier.issn2212-4209
dc.identifier.number105428
dc.identifier.piiS2212420925002523
dc.identifier.urihttps://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/72887
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherElsevier Ltd
dc.publisher.urihttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212420925002523
dc.relation.isPartOfInternational Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
dc.rights(c) 2025 The Author/s
dc.rightsCC BY 4.0
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectConstruction contracts
dc.subjectContract inefficiencies
dc.subjectNepal gorkha earthquake
dc.subjectPost-disaster reconstruction
dc.subjectDeveloping countries
dc.titleContracting challenges in post-disaster reconstruction in developing countries: Evidence from Nepal reconstruction
dc.typeJournal article
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