Data on the needs and distribution of relief materials was not available which made efficient distribution a challenge and subsequently led to duplication in many cases.
Given the overwhelming response from the international community, credibility of government institutions becomes more important than ever.
With health and medical infrastructure still relatively unsteady, the recovery and rebuilding costs of the earthquake are expected to be high.
Manufacturing will take longest to recover as problems with power have been compounded with the disaster.
As the agriculture sectors employs 33.7% of the total population, damages to the sector is also likely to impact employment within the country.
The government earns approximately USD 3.5 million in climbing fees from Everest alone, whereas a single guide on Everest earns USD 6,000-7,000 during a single season.