The document discusses Nepal's policies and systems related to disaster risk reduction. It outlines the major natural disasters faced in Nepal and the institutional arrangements for disaster management from the central to local levels. Key points include establishing a National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction, finalizing a Disaster Management Act, developing standard operating procedures and contingency plans, and mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development planning. The proposed Disaster Management Act aims to facilitate coordinated preparedness, mitigation, management of relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.