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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
UN agency for food security, agriculture and rural development. Supports Nepal on agriculture policy, plant and animal health, climate-resilient agriculture and food systems.
Portfolio
Major projects
- Global Health Security (GHS) Project: Immediate technical assistance for animal health systems to address emerging and priority zoonotic diseases and health threats in Nepal
Strengthen animal health systems in Nepal to reduce the risks and impacts of zoonoses, emerging disease threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and biothreats through a One Health and inclusive approach.
Health NepalUSD 2.5Mcompleted - Climate Resilient Transformation of Rice-based Farming and Food Systems in Central Nepal (CRAFT) (FSP)
Transform the rice-based production landscapes of central Nepal through climate resilient value chains and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that improve agro-ecosystem function, food security and nutrition.
LivelihoodsHealth NepalUSD 8.9Mactive - TCPF: Promoting urban and peri-urban agriculture towards the city regional food system - (Recoded from Entity no. 762840 from biennium of funding 2022-23 to 2024-25)
To contribute to the development of an ideal food system that is nutrition-health-and safety-driven, productive, and efficient (and thus able to deliver affordable food), environmentally sustainable, climate smart, and inclusive.
LivelihoodsHealth NepalUSD 77Kcompleted - TCPF: Technical assistance to review and revise the Agriculture Development Strategy (ADS)
To provide technical assistance to review and revise the Agriculture Development Strategy (ADS).
Livelihoods NepalUSD 98Kcompleted - Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness for Early Detection in Nepal (SPEED)
To help the country to strengthen surveillance, laboratory system and human resource to build a strong, resilient, and sustainable health security system to detect effectively and efficiently with alignment with 7-1-7 timeliness matrix in the context of IHR-2005 compliance.
Disaster RiskHealth NepalUSD 4.1Mactive - Restoration of Forests and Mountain Ecosystems (ReFaME) in Far-West Nepal (PPG)
Development of Full Project Proposal on "Restoration of Forests and Mountain Ecosystems (ReFaME) in Far-West Nepal"
Climate NepalUSD 100Kcompleted - TCPF: Technical assistance for millets promotion
To promote and strengthen the millet agri-value chain.
NepalUSD 60Kcompleted - Restoration of Forests and Mountain Ecosystems (ReFaME) in Far-West Nepal (FSP)
To generate multiple environmental and socio-economic benefits by applying integrated approached for restoration of degraded ecosystems.
Climate NepalUSD 2.3Mactive - TCPF: Technical support for producing disaggregate data to local levels from National Agriculture Census 2022
To support in enhancing the capacity of National Statistics Office in data integration, editing, processing, validation, cleaning, analysis and dissemination of agricultural census data.
Livelihoods NepalUSD 78Kcompleted - Support to enhancing agricultural productivity and livelihoods of farmers through Digital Village Initiatives
To open a new horizon to transform existing agriculture and food system into a more smart, efficient, profitable, and sustainable one and improve the quality of life of rural people by addressing the existing constraints of digitalization in agriculture.
Livelihoods NepalUSD 300Kcompleted - Promoting large cardamom value chain in Nepal under One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) framework - (Recoded from Entity no. 762847 from biennium of funding 2022-23 to 2024-25)
To increase and sustain access of Nepalese large cardamom in the international market through quality production, value addition and trade promotion.
NepalUSD 350Kcompleted - Accelerating Progress towards Rural Women`s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE) Phase II
The proposed programme will work towards strengthening the economic capacity and resilience of rural women in order to address the structural barriers that preventing their social and economic inclusion, whilst also responding to the negative effects of COVID-19 and climate change. The intervention aims to create an enabling environment for employability, productivity gains, household income and gender-responsive policies to secure rural women?s livelihood, rights and resilience.
GenderGovernance NepalUSD 1.1Mactive - Assessing the impact of the global crisis on the agriculture and food security situation in Nepal
The major objective of this joint programme is to assess the impact of the global crisis on Nepal?s food system, food security, household level agriculture and income, livestock production, food and essential commodity prices and market functionality, and to explore the impact of the crisis on Nepal?s progress towards achieving SDG targets (mainly SDG 2). The differential impact the crisis has on urban and rural households and chronically vulnerable groups will also be assessed and analyzed. WFP and FAO will build on existing tools and systems for food security monitoring and emergency impact assessments (a combination of household surveys, market assessments and desk reviews as well as consultations with relevant stakeholders), with the evidence generated shared with the Government, development and humanitarian partners and other stakeholders to inform the design of potential response plans and strategic interventions by humanitarian and development agencies, as well as to inform Government policies, plans and programmes.
Livelihoods NepalUSD 90Kcompleted - Conservation, Collection and Distribution of Spring Water to Provide Irrigation Facility to the High Hill Smallholder Farmers to the Collective Apple Farm
The main objective of the project is to increase income of the high hill smallholder farmers (the target beneficiaries) by increasing productivity of apple and vegetables through the provision of irrigation water supply all-round the year.
WASH NepalUSD 10Kcompleted - Rejuvenation of apple orchards through soil fertility, and disease and pest management in Marpha, Mustang
The main objective of the project is to build capacity of the target beneficiaries to address existing problems of the apple crop production in Marpha village using agro-ecosystem approaches and practices and thereby improving income, and food and nutrition security status.
Health NepalUSD 10Kcompleted - Strengthening livelihoods of the vulnerable people through community-based landslide risk reduction interventions in the earthquake affected district, Nepal
To protect the lives of the people and increase the community resilience for sustainable risk reduction through community-based actions for the rehabilitation, stabilization and prevention of landslides and cracks in the earthquake-affected district.
LivelihoodsDisaster Risk NepalUSD 295Kcompleted - TCPF: Support to formulation of sustainable mountain development agenda - (Recoded from Entity no. 750133 from biennium of funding 2020-21 to 2022-23)
To support the evidence based policy processes towards formulation of mountain development agenda in Nepal for their mainstreaming into National policies and strategies and highlighting in climate change related international platforms.
Climate NepalUSD 75Kcompleted - TCPF: Technical Assistance to the assessment of the agricultural production system in relation to organic agriculture production and marketing in Karnali Provience of Nepal (Recoded from Entity no. 663161 from biennium of - (Recoded to Entity no. 663161 from biennium of funding 2018-19 to 2020-21)
To prepare a feasibility study report on agricultural production system in relation to the organic agricultural farming practices in Karnali Province and project proposal on organic farming practices
Livelihoods NepalUSD 0completed - Emergency and early recovery support to floods-affected farming households in Western Terai, Nepal - (Recoded from Entity no. 750132 from biennium of funding 2020-21 to 2022-23)
Restore and strengthen agricultural production capacities and livelihoods of floods-affected households in the worst hit districts in Nepal
Livelihoods NepalUSD 500Kcompleted - TCPF: Support good dairy husbandry practices for dairy sector development
To support development and pilot testing of good dairy husbandry practices for dairy sector development in Nepal.
NepalUSD 70Kcompleted - TCPF: Support to strengthen preparedness and response capacity to tackle emerging and neglected zoonotic disease Glanders
To improve epidemiological and laboratory capacity to tackle neglected zoonotic disease Glanders.
Disaster Risk NepalUSD 100Kcompleted - TCPF: Support to operationalize the "One Health Strategy 2019" of the Government of Nepal
To provide support for operationalization and institutionalization of "One Health Strategy 2019" through drafting of Action plans in alignment with the national OH strategy with agreed priorities and mechanisms; demonstrating, reviewing and documenting of the Action plans as national guidelines for OH operationalization; and drafting and endorsing of Sub-national OH strategy in selected provinces.
Health NepalUSD 100Kcompleted - Immediate TA for animal health system to address emerging/priority zoonotic diseases health threat
Strengthen animal health systems to reduce the risks and impacts of emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and bio-threats through an inclusive One Health approach
Health NepalUSD 410Kcompleted - Provision of irrigation facility to the smallholder farmers for increased productivity in Udaypur
The main objective of the project is to increase income of the smallholder farmers by increasing farm productivity through the provision of irrigation water supply all-round the year.
LivelihoodsWASH NepalUSD 10Kcompleted - Responding to COVID-19 impact in agri. production and productivity through SI support in Siraha
The main objective of the project is to increase income of the smallholder farmers by increasing crop productivity through the provision of irrigation water supply all-round the year.
WASH NepalUSD 10Kcompleted - GCF Accredited Entity (AMA) Fee for the project GCP /NEP/076/GCF - Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal (BRCRN)
to administer GCF Accredited Entity (AMA) Fee for the project GCP /NEP/076/GCF
NepalUSD 2.8Mactive - TCPF: Support to the establishment of GIS based data and Information platform in the context of Hand in Hand (HIH) Initiative
To Support the establishment of GIS based data and Information platform and sharing mechanism for informed decision making on agricultural development investments in the context of HiHi implementation in Nepal.
NepalUSD 37Kcompleted - TCPF: Technical Assistance to support establishment of the Nepal Integrated Agricultural Statistics System (NIASS)
To review the ongoing efforts of MoALD and technically assist to establish and make functional the NIASS by fulfilling the national agriculture data requirements and maintain the global standards.
Livelihoods NepalUSD 75Kcompleted - FAO Nepal - GEF Portfolio Oversight Account
To account for GEF fee transactions
NepalUSD 23Kactive - TCPF: Support to the formulation of a Full Funding Proposal on CRA for the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
To support Nepal for completing the GCF CRA project proposal package to scale-up climate-resilient agriculture.
ClimateLivelihoods NepalUSD 100Kcompleted - TCPF: Support to the development of strategic roadmap of interventions and investment plan for Integrated Mountain Green Economy Development
To identify options for Actions within the framework of Integrated Mountain Economy Development.
NepalUSD 41Kcompleted - Strengthening capacity of Public and Private Sector Stakeholders for promotion of organic agriculture in Karnali province of Nepal
To increase safer food production and income of small holder farmers by adopting organic agricultural practices.
Livelihoods NepalUSD 500Kcompleted - Rehabilitation of Deep Tubewell and Water Collection Reservoir to provide irrigation facility to the Smallholder Farmers for production of commercial Vegetable and Mandarin Orange
The objective of the project is to provide support to supply irrigation water through rehabilitation of Dorkhukhola-Saureni-Bahunbesi Irrigation Canal, construction of water inlets and outlets, improvement of existing HDPE pipes for the smooth flow of water within the Canal together with the construction of stone filled gabion retaining structures and provision of production inputs. The project would mainly focus on providing construction materials, skilled labors, production inputs and equipment/tools required for the rehabilitation of irrigation canal. The irrigation facility will support farmers to grow year round commercial vegetable, fruits and cereal crops, which will contribute to enhance food and nutrition security of the target beneficiaries in the long run.
WASHHealth NepalUSD 10Kcompleted - Enhancing Capacity for Sustainable Management of Forests, Land and Biodiversity in the Eastern Hills (PPG)
Development of a full project document on Enhancing Capacity for Sustainable Management of Forests, Land and Biodiversity in the Eastern Hill.
ClimateLivelihoods NepalUSD 150Kcompleted - TCPF: Technical Support to Prepare Project Document for upcoming Agriculture Census of Nepal 2021/22
To develop a comprehensive Investment plan (Project document)along with yearly work plan and budget for Agriculture Census to undertake the census efficiently.
Livelihoods NepalUSD 58Kcompleted - TCPF: Technical Assistance to the assessment of the agricultural production system in relation to organic agriculture production and marketing in Karnali Provience of Nepal - (Recoded from Entity no. 718642 from biennium of funding 2018-19 to 2020-21)
To prepare a feasibility study report on agricultural production system in relation to the organic agricultural farming practices in Karnali Province and project proposal on organic farming practices
Livelihoods NepalUSD 45Kcompleted - Rehabilitation of irrigation facility to landslide affected farmers for commercial veg. production
Increase income of the smallholder farmers by increasing crop productivity through the provision of water supply all-round the year.
Disaster RiskWASH NepalUSD 10Kcompleted - Technical support for sustainable agricultural mechanization of smallholder farms for enhancing agricultural productivity and production, and reducing drudgery of women and young farmers
To demonstrate best approach and practices for mechanizing small holders farming operations to support in drudgery reduction and increase the productivity in order to prepare a roadmap for upscaling and mainstreaming of validated approach within the government programmes especially at the local levels.
Livelihoods NepalUSD 200Kcompleted - Establishment of Irrigation Facility to Smallholder Farmers for Commercial Vegetable and Fruit Production
Increase income of the smallholder farmers by increasing crop and livestock productivity through the provision of water supply all-round the year
LivelihoodsWASH NepalUSD 10Kcompleted - Building Community-Based Resilience to Landslides through Rehabilitation and Mitigation Actions in Nuwakot District, Nepal
The objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of landslide-affected communities for emergency preparedness through a Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) approach and to increase resilience to threats and crises.
ClimateDisaster Risk NepalUSD 100Kcompleted - Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal (BRCRN)
The Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal (BRCRN) project aims to enhance the resilience of ecosystems and vulnerable communities in Nepal?s Churia region. It will promote widespread adoption of climate-resilient land use practices, confront the challenges of deforestation and forest degradation, better maintain the forest ecosystem in the Churia hills, and build resilience to climate-induced hazards. It will also build the capacities of governments, communities and other stakeholders to better understand and respond to climate risks and scale up much needed support after project closure. The project is conceived as a direct contribution to Nepal s nationally determined contribution (NDC).
Climate NepalUSD 39.3Mactive - Lift irrigation for increased production of small-holder rain-fed agricultural land
To enhance crop production and productivity through a provision of lift irrigation facility to rain-fed agricultural land and thereby enhancing food and nutrition security of the target beneficiaries
Health NepalUSD 10Kcompleted - Building capacities to improve and sustain forest health to enhance the resilience of forests and livelihoods of forest dependent communities
To improve skills and knowledge for protecting the health of natural and planted forests.
Health NepalUSD 350Kcompleted - Vegetable and livestock production for improved livelihoods in Siraha
The main objective of the project is build capacity of the target beneficiaries in vegetable cultivation and goat rearing and thereby improving their food and nutrition security status. Specifically, improve their livelihood via growing fresh vegetables and rearing goats, enhance food and nutrition security status of the beneficiaries; and ensure sustainability of their livelihood.
LivelihoodsHealth NepalUSD 5Kcompleted - Vegetable and livestock production for improved livelihoods in Kapilvastu
The main objective of the project is to build capacity of the target beneficiaries in vegetable cultivation and goat rearing and thereby improving their food and nutrition security status. Specifically, to improve their livelihood via growing fresh vegetables and rearing goats, enhance food and nutrition security status of the beneficiaries; and ensure sustainability of their livelihood.
LivelihoodsHealth NepalUSD 5Kcompleted - Rapid response to the severely flood affected farming communities for the enhancement of food securi
To support flood affected farming house hold in the most worst affected districts through provision of critical inputs in order to resume the disrupted agricultural production activities.
Livelihoods NepalUSD 400Kcompleted - Promoting transformative and climate resilient agriculture (CRA) in Nepal-Preparation FP for GCF
The overall objective of the project is to promote transformative and climate-resilient agricultural practices
LivelihoodsClimate NepalUSD 231Kcompleted - Food and Nutrition Security Enhancement Project (FANSEP)
To contribute to achieve improved agricultural productivity and nutrition practices of targeted smallholder farming communities in selected areas of Nepal
Health NepalUSD 5.4Mcompleted - TCPF: Support the GoN in the formulation of proposals for accesing Global funds from GAFSP and GCF
The Government of Nepal, Ministry of Agricultural Development has formally requested FAO assistance to develop proposals to access financing under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the fourth call of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) public sector window. The TCPF shall facilitate government's efforts to: 1) access funds from GAFSP-fourth Call for Proposals to support food and nutrition security interventions; and 2) access Green Climate Fund (GCF) to support climate smart agricultural development.
Health NepalUSD 83Kcompleted - Support to vulnerable farming households through the provision of critical inputs in order to resume
The major objective of the proposed project is to support vulnerable farming households through the provision of critical inputs in order to resume the disrupted agricultural production activities and ensure food and nutrition security.
LivelihoodsHealth NepalUSD 159Kcompleted - Building Resilience to Landslides and the Establishment of Early Warning Systems in Nepal
The identification and targeting of communities and agricultural areas highly affected and prone to landslides and to establish safer agricultural livelihood strategies and community-based early warning and preparedness systems.
Disaster RiskLivelihoods NepalUSD 490Kcompleted - Enhancing rural livelihoods in underutilized/abandoned agricultural land through agroforestry
Contribute to an increased area of productive agriculture land and its productivity through utilization of under-utilized/abandoned agricultural land with significant contribution to livelihood enhancement of the target population
Livelihoods NepalUSD 311Kcompleted - Strengthening agro-ecosystems resilience for climate change adaptation to improve food and nutrition security
Pollinator management and beekeping promotion in support of sustainable crop production in Nepal
HealthFood Security NepalUSD 350Kcompleted - Landslide prevention and stabilization of slopes in the most earthquake affected districts of Nepal
To support in the landslide treatment and mitigation process and develop a holistic package in the landslide treatment and mitigation especially in the earthquake affected areas. The project will apply a short-term response and medium-term rehabilitation and resilience strategy. In particular it will promote watershed management as a holistic approach in disaster risk management and the creation of long-term resilience as it provides a framework for integrating different land-use types and livelihood systems (e.g. forestry, pasture and agriculture).
Disaster RiskWASH NepalUSD 406Kcompleted