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The paper is about the inclusion of the poor and vulnerable learning from post-earthquake house reconstruction in Nepal. This paper entails: The most vulnerable suffer greatly in disasters, facing tough recovery. Nepal's massive post-earthquake housing program aims for inclusivity. This study assesses policies and actions for social inclusion in reconstruction. It examines financial, land, design, and tech aspects, using mixed methods. Despite provisions, aid doesn't reach vulnerable households. Landless families gain ownership, a success. Future building methods should consider affordability and risk reduction. While policies help, true inclusivity requires agency and focused support. Nepal's housing recovery informs 'owner-driven reconstruction' for better inclusiveness.