The Nepal earthquake relief operation has been hampered by “choke-points” — the country’s rudimentary road system is a big one — and humanitarian groups are still grappling with the cost of delivering lifesaving supplies to remote regions.
Even for a disaster situation that was long-anticipated, it is impossible to know exactly what challenges responders and donors will face when they arrive on the scene.
Devex spoke with Mark Smith, senior director for humanitarian emergencies at World Vision, to learn how the international relief organization has adapted its plans and logistics to account for the unique trials and tribulations of Nepal’s mountainous crisis.
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Michael Igoe@AlterIgoe
Michael Igoe is a Senior Reporter with Devex, based in Washington, D.C. He covers U.S. foreign aid, global health, climate change, and development finance. Prior to joining Devex, Michael researched water management and climate change adaptation in post-Soviet Central Asia, where he also wrote for EurasiaNet. Michael earned his bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College, where he majored in Russian, and his master’s degree from the University of Montana, where he studied international conservation and development.
