Reverse Linkage

38 REVERSE LINKAGE monitoring of seismic activity is expected to provide impor- tant deep earth information. Data collection and analysis would contribute to the advancement of earthquake engi- neering, leading to the development of seismic hazard maps that will be used to design structures with appropriate strength and durability. Reverse Linkage challenges RL projects concern technical and financial support from countries rich in knowledge and finance helping countries lacking in both. The RL programme between the MRC and the PMD, and coordinated by IsDB, on seismological research on collected data from Pakistan, began in October 2016 but is facing many challenges during execution. The main challenge is the involvement of many organiza- tions, each working within its own rules and regulations that create obstructions to project managers and interrup- tions to the project. The recipient organization has to follow its own country laws, sometimes causing difficulties for project managers. The donor organization follows its own rules regarding financial matters and the amount of disbursement to the recipient organization such that the purchasing of some items becomes difficult. Aerial view of Awaran after the 2013 earthquake. The disaster compelled the Pakistan Meteorological Department to analyse the country’s southern regions Image: NDMA Image: NDMA A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the remote area of Awaran in south west Pakistan in September 2013. The small town, consisting of mud houses, collapsed completely. The earthquake claimed 386 lives, with 816 injuries and 30,000 families affected