ISSN:
1572-9893
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geography
Notes:
Conclusion Within the first 3 years the Bhaktapur Development Project has proved to work efficiently in spite of the difficulties and constraints being involved in the initial phase of such a complex undertaking. Most of goals were achieved or nearly completed in the different fields of construction. The results of the work of the project's planning team are a valuable guideline for the execution of future activities in Bhaktapur as well as for the development of the town. within the next ten years. Many important and valuable side-effects are worth mentioning. Quite a number of staff members, from the youngest draughts-girl to senior members, have acquired a lot of specific qualifications. The information work carried out by the Project Information Office under the guidance of a local information officer was a great success to make the people of Bhaktapur aquainted with the intentions, goals and benefits of the project. This work includes enlightment campaigns and slide shows being performed in different parts of the town as well as in many schools of Bhaktapur. Many visitors came to see the progress of the Project, among them H. M. King Birendra and members of His Majesty's Government of Nepal and of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany as well as from many other projects.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00188887
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