Countries across the world are giving their best efforts to fight against the spread of coronavirus, which has emerged as a pandemic. To minimize the destructive impact of the virus in their regions, the local governments in Nepal have also shown commendable approaches. Among them, the efforts taken by Damak Municipality has been exemplary. In this video, Deputy Mayor of Damak Municipality- Ms. Geeta Adhikari talks about steps taken by the Municipality by keeping the needs of marginalized groups as a priority to tackle the virus. According to her, efficient management of problems we face today depends on what we’ve invested in as a long-term development project.
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