Development projects in Nepal

Aqua for All focuses on people at the Base of the Pyramid in African and Asian countries: those who most often lack access to water and sanitation services. Ensuring access to clean water and good sanitation is step one in empowering people with the ability to improve their lives.5 x WATER AND POVERTY1. Water-poor communities are typically also economically poor, trapped in a cycle of poverty.2. Education suffers when children, sick of polluted water-related ailments, miss school.3. Economic opportunities are routinely lost to the impacts of rampant illnesses.4. Acquiring water from far away requires valuable time better spent going to school and/or working.5. Children and women are generally more vulnerable to disease and loss of opportunities.

Organization

Aqua for All

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2015 → Nov 20, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The Finnish Country Strategy for Development Cooperation in Nepal reduces poverty and promotes sustainable and equal development on three impact areas: 1) water supply and sanitation 2) high-quality education for all and 3) improving the rights and status of women and vulnerable groups. This project focuses on supporting UNICEF?s Country Programme Action Plan 2018-2022 (CPAP) for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Nepal. The Action Plan strengthens all the impact areas of the Finnish Country Strategy and in creases the synergies between them. Finland has supported UNICEF in Nepal in 2010-2018 with 12 MEUR. The project had significat impacts in sanitation coverage in Nepal. Finland supported UNICEF with 2 MEUR in the reconstruction of water and sanitation syst ems after the earthquake. As a result over 99 500 people benefitted from reconstructed/improved water systems and over 300 schools were supported in upgrading of their WASH facilities. The total budget for the intervention is 8 million euros for the years 2018-2022. The comments of the quality assurance board have been included in the project proposal.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Expanding Opportunities for Nepalese Coffee Farmers and Traders

Organization

Foundation ICCO

Budget

USD 166K

Timeline

Mar 15, 2017 → Dec 31, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Bajhang is one of the least developed districts of Nepal where almost 50 % of people live below poverty line and suffer from food insecurity. Agricultural productivity is low due to lack of technical knowledge and unavailability of quality inputs and irrig ation facilities. There are natural resources available but due to limited knowhow and poor market access people are not able to use them for livelihood improvement purpose. In the patriarchal communities women suffer from gender dicsrimination and violenc e and are excluded from decision-making.The objective of this project is to uplift the livelihoods and food security of the socially and economically marginalized communities of Masta Rural Municipality through improved farming practices value addition and better access to markets empower women through capacity development and leadership trainings and build more resilient communities through sustainable animal husbandry and natural resource management and developing NTFP-based livelihood opportunities.The p roject implemented by Sahara Nepal and supported by Swallows supports Finland's development objectives by increasing food security and promoting sustainable use of natural resources and enhancing the rights and status of women and girls. The project will s trengthen local partner organization's capacity and role in community capacity building and establishing linkages between communities and local government. The project is expected to benefit directly around 300 poor households. At least half of the benefic iaries will be women.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Bajhang, Sudurpashchim

The FFD project ?WOMEN FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND RESILIENCE ? transforming fish-farming and forest value-chains in Nepal? aims to enhance women?s income generation entrepreneurship and livelihood resilience. In Chitwan and Dang districts forestry and fish-f arming are male dominated sectors where decision-power and access to direct benefits are held by men. Traditional roles low education levels and lack of targeted services limit women?s opportunities in these sectors. Climate and non-climate hazards aggrava te livelihood insecurity and especially women in the marginalized groups are in risk to fall beyond safety nets.The project enables women to seize a centric role in terms of decision-making and direct economic benefits in fish-farming and forest value-chai ns. Farmers organizations hold a crucial role in breaking discriminating structures and transforming production towards resilient pathways. The project engages 18 organizations which commit to non-discrimination provide targeted services for women and boos t the presentation of their 1200 women members? interest. New policy mechanisms are established linking women producers with local governments? decision making. Local organizations engage their members and communities (5450 men and women) to embrace rights and responsibilities and to seize emerging opportunities in climate-smart production value-addition and bio-products.Women improve resilience of fish-farming and non-timber forest products NTFP value-chains as the farmers organizations promote risk mitiga tion and climate-smart practices. Women identify innovations new products and services forming income generation opportunities and entrepreneurship.FFD implements the project in Nepal in partnership with Federation of Community Forestry Users FECOFUN Women ?s Fish-Farming Cooperative Sundardeep and Forestry cooperative ASEC. FECOFUN is FFD?s main partner responsible for local coordination expertise and advocacy in Nepal. Sundardeep and ASEC implement the project activities together with their members and net works. Finnish Fish Farming Association (FFFA) and FFD support the project partners with technical advisory services.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

chitawan, Bagmati

Aerosan operates low-cost public sanitation facilities in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, connected to wastewater treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lockdown was imposed, leaving the streets of Kathmandu virtually empty with consequently no users at the sanitation facilities. The Response Facility has supported Aerosan’s operators during this lockdown and has helped 20 highly trained and experienced staff in both the Nepal office and at the public toilets. The fund provided salaries during the lockdown and supported the training of new Dalit female members of the Sanitation Workers Co-op. As a result, Aerosan was able to resume operations immediately once lockdown came to an end.

Organization

Aqua for All

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 15, 2021 → Nov 14, 2021

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

Chepangs and Tamangs live in the hills and mountains of central Nepal facing many types of hazard that affect both lives and livelihood.They are regarded as the most marginalized and resource poor groups in Nepal.Their tiny land holdings provide no more th an 3 to 6 months of food security.The forest and overall landscape is degrading because of the human pressure in forest land.The already formed Community Forest User Groups are not functioning well because of their limited capacity.Due to lack of knowledge of efficient and sustainable agricultural practices and land-tenure rights the communities practicing the traditional slash and burn cultivation have reduced the cultivation cycle from 3-5 years to one year.This had led to serious soil erosion problems th at cause regular landslides that destroy agricultural fields and threaten the lives of people and animals.The main objective of this project is to uplift the livelihoods and food security of the Chepang and Tamang communities through agro-forestry developm ent and improved community-based natural resource management.This is achieved by developing sound biodiversity management and sustainable livelihood activities in order to maintain rebuild and revitalize socio-ecological production landscape.Capacity build ing of CFUGs will be done to strenghten their operational capacity and women's self-help groups will be formed to promote women's empowerment and livelihood.The project will build capacities of local civil society organizations and duty-brearers and promot e positive interaction between local government and Chepang and Tamang communities.The project implemented by NAFAN and supported by the Swallows supports Finland's development objectives by increasing food security and promoting sustainable use of natural resources local democracy and participation of women in decision making. The project will strengthen local organization's capacity in community capacity building and establishing linkages between communities and local government. The project is expected t o benefit directly around 2200 right-holders and 100 duty-bearers. In addition to this approx. 3000 people are expected to benefit indirectly.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

The UN Women implemented project ?Leaving no one Behind? is part of the UNWomen Nepal Country Strategy for the years 2018-2021. The total budget is 4 million euros.The project is divided into two result areas. The first result area focuses on inclusive gov ernance and access to justice by aiming to strengthen the capacity of duty bearers (authorities and government) to integrate gender equality objectives into policies and plans. The second result area focuses on strengthening the ability of excluded women's groups for economic and social participation. The additional grant concentrates on the measurement of transformative change in social and cultural norms through storytelling. The additional grant is based on the co-operation between UN Women and Finland. Its long-term goal is to prevent multiple and intersectional discrimination by influencing harmful social and cultural norms rooted in society. At the same time the project creates a new monitoring model for transformative change. The medium-term goal is t o influence the attitudes and behavioral changes of individuals and communities. The aim of the inception year is to develop a methodology for measuring the effects of permanent change and to gather a baseline for the project while contributing to the new country strategy of UN Women in Nepal.The project continues to support Nepal's first National Action Plan on UN security council resolutions 1325 and 1820.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

USD 487K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

In spring 2020 the Nepal Ministry of Education and the Nepal Education Cluster have jointly developed a separate COVID-19 adaptation plan (COVID-19 Education Cluster Contingency Plan - Nepal Education Cluster 2020) for the education sector programme SSDP ( The School Sector Development Plan). The Ministry of Education made a general request for all donors including Finland of additional funding for covid-19 emergency response.The overall objective of the Education Cluster Contingency Plan is to prevent the s pread of COVID-19 from education institutions into local communities by providing safe learning environments by putting in place appropriate prevention measures in Nepalese schools. To achieve this objective the immediate response of the Education Cluster will focus on a) Ensuring adequate capacity for management and coordination during the response period b) Strengthening prevention and resilience within the school system and among students teachers parents and caregivers and c) Support Continuity of Educa tion/Learning for all children in all areas including children with disabilities and from marginalized backgrounds.Finland's financial contrbution for the implementation of the Education Cluster Contingency Plan for COVID-19 is EUR 2 514 999. The support w ill be channeled and monitored as part of Nepal School Sector Development Plan (SSDP) programme. The School Sector Development Plan (SSDP) program covers the entire basic education system in Nepal and is funded jointly by the Government of Nepal and its De velopment Partners. The program is implemented during the years 2016-2023. Finland supports the program with a total of 20 million euros in the years 2016-2020.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

PE fund providing growth capital and expertise to companies in Nepal. The fund has made investments in renewable energy, healthcare and technology.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2020 → Dec 31, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The Rural Village Water Resources Management Project in Nepal Phase II (2010-2015) has after four years of implementation achieved better water supply for 93 000 people sanitation for 269 000 people and home gardens for 155 000 people. The purpose of phase III is to achieve full coverage of water supply and sanitation and establishment of functional planning and implementation frameworks for all water uses in nine project districts. The expected results of the project are: 1) institutionalized community cap acity to construct and maintain community managed water supply and adopt appropriate technologies and behavior 2) Improved and sustainable nutrition food security and sustainable income at community level through water resources based livelihoods developme nt 3) Institutionalized capacity at district level to continue integrated water resources planning and support to communities in implementing and maintaining WASH and livelihood activities. In terms of beneficiaries the project will reach over 300 000 peop le. The executing agency is Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development of Nepal together with participating District Development Committees (DDC). Finland will support the project with 15 million euros from 2015 to 2020.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Finnish water projects have supported the government of Nepal in developing decentralized community based water and sanitation approach and working modalities since 1990. Project in Devchuli Nepal is an extension to WaterFinns NAPA WASH project in Nepal in 2014-2016. There is great potential in developing the area to the next level in water quality and sanitation by capacity building in municipality and ward level trainings and minor construction to ensure the long term sustainability based on self-reliance of the communities. There is a need to increase understanding and awareness of sustainability of WASH services and facilities in user committees ward and municipality level. There is a clear demand for a continuation project after NAPA WASH; Devchuli area has basic level water and sanitation services however the quality of water and skill of maintaining WSP are not still sufficient and therefore causes health issues. The overall project objective is to improve the self-reliance of Devchuli communities to sustain their WASH services at acceptable good level to ensure safe drinking water and healthy hygienic environment for the whole community. This is done by applying tested Operation + Maintenance and Management practices new technologies and capacity buil ding at the community ward and municipality level. The project is situated in Devchuli municipality in Nawalparasi Nepal. Devchuli has a population of 34912 with 6336 individual households which all are direct or indirect beneficiaries of the project. Proj ect management is done by WaterFinns Finland with the local partner Center for Appropriate Technology Nepal (CATN) in Nepal in addition to the Devchuli municipality. Project?s beneficiaries are the users of WASH services in Devichuli Municipality.The proje ct is designed also to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) especially of 5. Gender equality 6. Clean water and sanitation 10. Reduced inequalities and 13. Climate action. The project will integrate Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Re duction measures in the WASH process e.g. the WSP aiming to minimize the impacts of weather induced disasters.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Strengthening Education Policies and Ensuring the Right to Education ?project has been planned by Loo Niva Child Concern Group and Interpedia expert NGOs on child rights and education. The NGOs have previously partnered in the Far-West Dadeldhura district through Concern for Education -projects in 2012-2014 and 2015-2017.Dadeldhura is one of the least developed areas in Nepal where vulnerable groups such as girls ethnic minorities and Dalits face discrimination and have lower access to education. The projec ts have improved the status of education through sensitizing children parents teachers and local authorities on their role in promoting education; strengthening child participation in society; forming and supporting local action groups for supervising and promoting quality education and raising awareness about good educational practices. The projects have also promoted peaceful education and avoiding misuse of schools as an instrument of politics.This project works at local municipal and provincial levels w ith the objective of enabling efforts on realizing the right to education in the new provincial structure of Nepal. In 2015 Nepal ratified a new constitution and the recent federalization process has reformed structures related to education policy shifting decision making to local and provincial levels. The civil society now has an opportunity to strengthen its role in policy-making and to advance the democratization process.The project will work to ensure better educational policies and programs at provinc e No. 7 and two municipalities through training local government leaders and provincial assembly members. For ensuring good practices developed are sustained and spread this phase will focus on empowering and engaging local civil society to ensure the sust ainable redistribution of roles and responsibilities. In addition the project will improve learning achievements and reduce dropouts in two municipalities reaching over 4000 school-going children in 32 schools their families and 60 teachers. The project is in line with Finnish development policy objectives has a strong rights-based approach and focus on gender + reduction of inequality

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Dadeldhura, Sudurpashchim

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 898K

Timeline

May 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

May 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 964K

Timeline

May 1, 2016 → Jul 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

BISWASH - Building back better, Institutionalising and Strengthening WASH sector for urban resilience

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 453K

Timeline

May 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Building Back Better - Transitional shelter programme for highly vulnerable, disaster-affected communities in the district of Makwanpur, Nepal

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 681K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2016 → Mar 31, 2017

Coverage

makawanpur, Bagmati

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

May 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 567K

Timeline

May 1, 2016 → Feb 28, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 510K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2016 → Feb 28, 2017

Coverage

Gorkha, Gandaki

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 272K

Timeline

Dec 1, 2015 → Feb 29, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

DIPECHO,Man-made crises,Natural disasters

Organization

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Budget

USD 869K

Timeline

Dec 15, 2015 → Jul 14, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

The project will increase access to electricity supply in selected areas of Western Nepal by 2024, while also improving quality and efficiency of the service. It would also contribute to national development objectives as defined in the 2013 National Energy Strategy of Nepal.

Organization

European Investment Bank

Budget

USD 218.2M

Timeline

Feb 12, 2020 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

The project will support LGBTI Activists from ODA-Eligible countries to advocate within the UPR and other mechanisms, utilize global and national data, and implement national advocacy campaigns that incorporate UN recommendations and impactful data. We will improve the integration of ILGA World’s research and membership-based advocacy activities at the UN as a basis for our work. ILGA World expands its global, regional, and national research through the project, including our SOGIESC-Database and the launch of the ILGA World Monitor, an automatic source aggregator that collects, translates, sorts, and labels content generated all around the globe relevant to SOGIESC communities.

Organization

DFAT / Irish Aid

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The project will support LGBTI Activists from ODA-Eligible countries to advocate within the UPR and other mechanisms, utilize global and national data, and implement national advocacy campaigns that incorporate UN recommendations and impactful data. We will improve the integration of ILGA World’s research and membership-based advocacy activities at the UN as a basis for our work. ILGA World expands its global, regional, and national research through the project, including our SOGIESC-Database and the launch of the ILGA World Monitor, an automatic source aggregator that collects, translates, sorts, and labels content generated all around the globe relevant to SOGIESC communities.

Organization

DFAT / Irish Aid

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The project will enable targeted groups to increase their economic security through diversified livelihood strategies including introducing better climate-smart agricultural practices. There is a strong focus on local ownership. The project will support the building of local expertise but will also further develop the capacity of Nepal Red Cross staff and volunteers who will implement the project and then provide longer-term support to maintain the project outcomes. The Irish Red Cross expects that the initiatives supported by the project will prepare individuals and communities to be more resilient to the risks they face, with a range of practices that will enable them to anticipate, adapt and respond to situations.

Organization

DFAT / Irish Aid

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

This project is co-funded by the EU. It aims to involve the Nepali youth in climate action and the green economy in the post-COVID receovery phase of Nepal. It offers a platform for individuals to utilize their skills, innovation in establishing local businesses that generate empoloyment opportunities, income and also provide mentorship and supportive environment

Organization

DFAT / Irish Aid

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to transform the lives of 200 married Dalit girls, including Musahars, aged 15 to19 in Dhanusha district, Madhesh Province, building upon the learnings from implementing Breaking the Bonds I, to achieve functional literacy and numeracy through an intensive education intervention; their transitions into employment by establishing enterprise and earn a living, focusing on young married girls

Organization

DFAT / Irish Aid

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Dhanusha, Madhesh