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Green Resilient Agricultural-Centered Private Sector Economic Development (GRAPE 2)

<p><strong>Overall Objective</strong> is to advance sustainable climate-resilient private sector development in the agriculture sector in Nepal.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Specific Objective 1</strong> (outcome 1) of the Action is to expand profitable, innovative, sustainable and equitable climate-resilient agricultural value chains that support youth and women¿s economic empowerment and equality.</p><p><strong>Specific Objective 2</strong> (outcome 2) of the Action is to support local governments in their commitments and practices for climate-resilient, nature-positive economic development in Nepal, with a focus on Karnali, Sudurpaschim and Koshi provinces.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Output 1 on Business Development Services:</strong> Women and youth-led enterprises have access to inclusive and high-quality business development services</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Output 2 on Value Chain Development and Market Access</strong>: Climate-resilient value chains, market linkages and market access are developed through partnerships that empower women and youth economically</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Output 3 on Economic Governance</strong>: Municipal and provincial governments are strengthened to promote climate-resilient and inclusive economic development.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Output 4 on Changing Mindsets</strong>: Key stakeholders in the Nepali entrepreneurial ecosystem respect and value women¿s contribution to economic development</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Output 5 on Scaling</strong>: Good practices, products and services that support gender-transformative and climate-resilient market development are upscaled.</p>