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EU, Transparency International join hands to promote integrity in earthquake reconstruction in Nepal

Xinhua, May 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

The European Union and Transparency International Nepal Chapter, on Thursday, jointly launched a program to foster integrity in the post-earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation process in Nepal which was shattered by the devastating earthquakes last year killing nearly 9,000 people.

Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Nepal, Ambassador Rensje Teerink and President of Transparency International Nepal Chapter Bharat Bahadur Thapa signed the project documents on behalf of their organizations, according to a press release issued by the Delegation of the European Union to Nepal on Thursday.

"This 1 million Euros project will run for a period of 5 years to complement the rebuilding campaign with various accountability and transparency activities. This grant is part of a broader package of 105 million euro that the EU will provide to the Government for reconstruction efforts," said the press release.

Both parties reiterated the importance of promoting integrity in the context of post-Earthquake reconstruction while signing the agreement.

"Building Back Better Nepal is an opportunity to foster accountability and social cohesion in the country. We need to reach out in particular to the most vulnerable. With this action, launched today on the first anniversary of the second big quake, we underline the pivotal importance of the Civil Society in the process," Ambassador Rensje Teerink said on the occasion.

Transparency International Nepal Chapter President Thapa said that disaster situations often exacerbate corruption, hence a more vigilant approach from civil society is crucial. Endit