NDRF Experts’ Meeting on Action Planning and Idea Generation

The Nepal Disaster Resilience Foundation (NDRF) organized an Experts’ Meeting at Xavier Academy, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, to discuss current priorities, generate innovative ideas and solutions, and develop a strategic action plan for building a safer and more resilient Nepal.

The meeting was held in the gracious presence of distinguished experts and professionals, including:
- Prof. Dr. Pramod Bahadur Shrestha, Former Head of the Department, Mechanical Engineering IOE, Pulchowk
- Anil Pokharel, Former CEO, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
- Arjun Bhattarai, President, NGO Federation Nepal
- Er. Manoj Kumar Khadka, Energy and Environment Expert
- Bijay Poudel, Senior Journalist
- Sibaji Shrestha, British Hampshire Police Advisor
- Prakash Shrestha, Secretary, NDRF and Education Expert
- Saurava Subedi, Social Activist.

The meeting provided a valuable platform for open discussion, knowledge sharing, idea generation, and collaborative planning. A range of practical ideas and potential areas of intervention were discussed, with emphasis on addressing emerging challenges and current needs in Nepal.

The participants also explored opportunities to develop a clear and actionable plan by bringing together national and international partners, experts, institutions and stakeholders. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation, evidence-based approaches and collective action in strengthening disaster resilience.

The meeting marks an important step forward for NDRF in shaping its future programmes and partnerships and strengthening its contribution toward building a safer, stronger and more resilient Nepal.