Development projects in Nepal

Assistance in line with UK objectives on Frontline Diplomatic Enabling Activity in Nepal which strengthens global peace, security and governance; increases resilience and response to crises; and promotes global prosperity

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Institutional Strengthening of the Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) to support the implementation of the recently passed Nepal Public Procurement Act 2007. Development Objective To promote good governance and public service delivery through supporting public procurement reforms to enhance the quality of procurement outcomes in terms of: higher volumescomma efficiencycomma effectivenesscomma transparency and better value for money. Link to CAS and/or ESW (core diagnosticscomma e.g.comma CPARcomma CFAAcomma PERcomma CEMcomma etc.)comma and relationship to Bank operations : According to the 2004 CAScomma Nepal will have to undertake a number of governance reforms in order to stimulate a more pro-poor and inclusive growth process. The CAS stresses the significance of capacity building efforts in improving governancecomma and the role of efficient public procurement in the economy. As recommended by the CPAR 2002comma the Government of Nepal enacted a Public Procurement Law in 2007 along with Public Procurement Regulationscomma 2007. It is essential that these laws and regulations be fully implemented since the most recent assessment of the Nepal Public Financial Management Systemcomma the Public Financial Management Sector Work recently carried out jointly by the Government of Nepal and the World Bankcomma found once again that procurement performance remains a very significant issues and achieved a low rating (C) for value of money and controls in procurement. The Government has a huge challenge to ensure effective implementation of the Lawcomma and the Bank needs to continue its support and engagement in this sector. Work to implement the Procurement Law is completely in concert with the governance initiative as envisioned in the updated CAS 2007. To assist Government in preparing a strategy for and initiating actions to implement the public procurement law so as to enhance the quality of procurement outcomes in terms of: higher volumescomma efficiencycomma optimum budget utilisationcomma effectivenesscomma transparency and better value for money which would lead to better governance and improved public service delivery.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 16, 2008 → Feb 23, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

The proposed grant has two components - (i) Strengthening judicial delivery in commercial and banking cases by establishing a new commercial courtcomma and (ii) obtaining baseleine data on Judiciary. (i) Nepal has recently passed a set of legislations (such as the Insolvency Ordinance) vesting jurisdiction in a yet to be established Commercial Court. These matters are presently being taken to the general courtscomma whose functioning leaves a lot to be desired. In absence of continuing training being provided to judges (see below)comma judges get insufficient exposure to commercial practices. There is no awareness of the opportunity cost when productive assets get blocked in the courts. An all new Commercial Court looks an attractive alternativecomma but may possibly be unproductive as an independent entity. Another way of achieving this may be through a dedicated Commercial Bench at the Appellate and Supreme Court level. This sub-component of the grant will finance the (i) setting up of the Commercial Benchcomma the procedurescomma manualcomma case management systemcomma (ii) an assessment of training needs and development of modules which can be used to train the judges and support staff. (iii) study of existing model of division of jurisdictions and performance of institutions. (ii) Lengthy court proceedings are perhaps the most visible symptom of the crisis in the Nepali judiciary. They translate into significant and perpetual backlogs - a breeding ground for petty corruption. There have been many initiatives to tackle this problem. Most of them have focused at case management in the narrow sense of processing papers and reorganizing and/or automating some of the business operations. More is needed to sustain increase court productivity and reduce both time and costs of court operations. Such reforms should certainly include consolidation of court jurisdiction and competence so the cases are decided with less cost without compromising quality. The reform should expand to include the distribution of cases among the courts to allocation of cases to judges. Judicial Map (geographical organization of the courts) seems also to contribute to lower performance of the courtscomma as large number of the courts necessarily impede specialization and lead to difficult and costly supervision. Although civil procedures in Nepal does not seem to be terribly formal (28 steps comparing to 29.7 regional average) they are in need of improvement. Endless opportunities for appeals seem to be a big problem whichcomma in addition to increasing delay and costscomma raises opportunities for corruption. To formulate the foregoing reforms it is necessary to have the necessary data and information on the judiciary. This subcomponent of the grant will finance the -(i) the collection of baseline datacomma including public perception of judiciary (ii) judicial mapping (iii) assessment of judges performance The objective of the Project is to build capacity of the judiciary in providing dispute resolution services in banking and commercial matters through commercial bench and data collection and analysis.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 22, 2007 → Jan 3, 2011

Coverage

Nepal

NA

Organization

Global Environment Facility

Budget

USD 856K

Timeline

Mar 20, 2018 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The grant will support technical assistance and training to support the following objectives: (a) Reform of the Civil Pension Scheme including the introduction of a contributory scheme through support for (i) actuarial analysiscomma (ii) participatory dialogue to define and develop reform proposalscomma (iii) preparing rules and regulations for the reformed scheme and (iv) implementation of the reformed scheme. (b) Reform of the Employee Provident Fund Scheme(EPF) through support for (i) financial and actuarial analysis to develop reforms and (ii) implementation of the reforms. (c) Increase the effectiveness of the Universal Old Age Pension Scheme through support for (i) assessing the effectiveness of the current scheme to develop any necessary proposals for improvement and (ii) implementation of any reforms. The original objectives of the Grant were to develop capacity for the GoN to reform and improve its existing pension system which includes the civil service pension schemecomma the Employee Provident Fund and the Old Age Assistance scheme. The capacity to be developed would include both policy and implementation.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 28, 2004 → Sep 26, 2008

Coverage

Nepal

Assistance in line with UK objectives on Combatting Corruption in Nepal which can include enhancing transparency, openness and accountability; strengthening institutions and state bodies; and improving legal frameworks and legislation

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 1, 2017 → Jan 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

Assisting the office of the Attorney General of Nepal in strengthening the capacity of its staff through trainingcomma improved case administration and improved prosecution.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 2, 2004 → Nov 7, 2008

Coverage

Nepal

The main objective of the Grant is to help His Majestys Government of Nepal (HMGN) to enhance the quality of public procurement through procedural and institutional reformscomma including adoption of a comprehensive procurement lawcomma revision and consolidation of all existing procurement rules and regulationscomma preparation of a framework for institutionalizing procurement trainingcomma and implementation of training program. To meet this objectivecomma the grant will help develop a draft modern transparent and competitive Public Procurement Lawcomma and related rules and procedures. In additioncomma it will help establish institutionalized training arrangements and conduct initial training programcomma particularly for trainers and officials responsible for the management of public procurement including contract administration.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 17, 2003 → Oct 17, 2006

Coverage

Nepal

Objectives of the Grant. The main objective of the Grant is to help the Office of the Auditor General of Nepal (OAGN) to further enhance the institutional capacity to deliver quality public audit through (a) revising the existing audit guidelines according to the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) standardscomma the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) issued by the IFACcomma and the changes in Government rules and requirementscomma in the following public audit areas Revenue Auditcomma Procurement/ Public Works Auditcomma Project Audit and General Public Auditcomma (b) revising and consolidating the audit standards and guidelinescomma (c) improving the Auditor Generals reporting methodology commensurate with best international practicescomma and (d) developing the Human Resource Development Plan including the strengthening of its Training Division to create a strong and fully equipped training unit capable of providing quality training to its staff. To meet this objectivecomma the grant will help review the existing guidelines and develop new guidelines in the areas mentioned abovecomma and update audit standards and guidelines. In additioncomma it will help establish institutionalized training arrangements to implement the guidelines within OAGNcomma and conduct training programs. The grant will also help to provide exposure to senior officers through carefully plannedcomma monitoredcomma and evaluated programs of short term training secondment and training exchanges with well-developed Supreme Audit Institutes (SAIs) in South or East Asia or Pacific countriescomma and “twinning” with another successful SAI. These senior officers will be developed as “Trainers” who will then impart training to auditors responsible for the management of public audit. Background. The Nepal Country Assistance Strategy (CAS dated November 17comma 1998) identified governancecomma management of public expenditures and institutional constraints as serious impediments preventing Nepal from achieving its full economic potential and reducing poverty. In its Executive Summarycomma it specifies two new prongs: (a) bringing resources closer to the beneficiariescomma where they are most likely to be productively usedcomma and (b) fostering the strong governance needed to reduce waste and mismanagement. Good governancecomma public accountability and corruption control are stated to be high priorities of the Government. The Auditor General promotes and upholds the public accountabilitycomma credibility and discipline in financial operations. Quality audit helps to identify measures to eliminate or reduce waste and inefficiency in the mobilisation of public resourcescomma to create public awareness on good governancecomma to recommend the improvement of policies and procedurescomma and to sharpen the process of public accountability. Emerging changes in technology and growing demands from the public and donors for public accountability and good governance are putting pressure on the OAGN to be more proactivecomma quality conscious and oriented to serving the public interest. The technical assistance provided to date through the Banks past IDF grants has greatly contributed to the institutional development of OAGN. The first IDF grant helped to set up a stage for institutionalising the audit procedures and practices. The project contributed the five manuals which was immediately put in usecomma although they were implemented without field testing. A few policy decisions were made during the tenure of the project making departure from conservative approach to a more demand approach. The first IDF was rated “unsatisfactory” during exit. The second IDF grant was a follow on project which was deemed essential to carry on with the activities initiated during the first IDFcomma to continue to build the momentumcomma and to appreciate the Banks support to whatever marginal achievements were attempted. The project continued to focus in improving auditing of development projects and public enterprises comma and provide training to staff. Performance improved as compared to the first IDF. Outcomes achieved during the second IDF are becoming sustainable. It was rated “Partially Satisfactory” at exit. The third IDF which was provided to help OAG build a performance auditing capability as its contribution to improving the financial management of public sector projects was rated “Highly Satisfactory”. A strong commitment demonstrated by the Auditor General and ownership taken by him enabled to fully achieve the development objectives. Performance Audit Manual was developedcomma staff were trainedcomma twinning arrangement with Mala ysian OAG was arrangedcomma and performance auditing capacity has been internalised. In recognition of the fact that capacity building is an ongoing effortcomma it is important for the Bank to continue to be the development partner of OAGN to support its institutional development efforts. An added advantage is that the same Auditor General who implemented the third IDF is committed to continue reforms in auditing and improving the capability of his office. The recently completed Country Financial Accountability Assessment (CFAA dated July 5comma 2002) jointly carried out by His Majestys Government of Nepal (HMGN) and the World Bank confirmed that HMGN is serious and committed to improving public and private sector financial management. It has concluded that reforms in financial management are critical and should be approached in an integrated way covering planningcomma budgetingcomma accountingcomma internal controlcomma internal auditcomma external audit and oversight. With regard to public sector auditcomma the CFAA has recognized the strong and dedicated leadership of the OAGNcomma and has also concluded that the OAGN sets a good example of fearless reporting. A strong partnership forged by OAGN with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to follow-up on irregularities and other accountability issues is an impressive examplecomma as confirmed by the CFAA. While recognizing the OAGNs strong pointscomma the CFAA has made several recommendations to further enhance its capacity. HMGN has endorsed the recommendations of the CFAA and has committed to implement the Development Action Plan proposed therein. Recommendations related to public audit have been discussed and agreed with HMGN and OAGN. The CFAA recommended actions which includecomma inter aliacomma increasing OAGNs independencecomma providing sufficient resources to OAGN to cope with the needs for more trainingcomma equipmentcomma and expertisecomma reviewing and revising audit standards and guidelines according to INTOSAI standards and to accommodate changes in HMGN rulescomma developing Human Resource Development Plan including the strengthening of its training division to create a strong and fully equipped training unit capable of providing quality training to its staffcomma and providing exposure to senior officials of OAGN through carefully plannedcomma monitoredcomma and evaluated programs of short-term training secondment and training exchanges with well-developed SAIs abroad. The Auditor General requested the Banks IDF grant about a year back to support OAGN with its institutional development efforts. A draft proposal was submitted to the Bankcomma which was reviewed and discussed with OAGN. The Bank suggested that the OAGN should postpone this request until the CFAA was completedcomma and indicated that the Bank would be interested in providing support to the OAGN in line with the CFAA recommendations. The previous draft has been slightly modified along the lines of the CFAA recommendationscomma and this request is to support the specific action plans of CFAA to improve the quality of public audit. A few actions related to OAGN are already in the process of implementation as a result of strong c

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 7, 2003 → Oct 4, 2006

Coverage

Nepal

Assistance in line with UK objectives on Chevening Scholarships in Nepal which enables students to pursue postgraduate study at UK higher education institutions, and utilise their new skills and abilities to contribute to the development of their home country

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 1, 2017 → Jan 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

NA

Organization

Global Environment Facility

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Jun 30, 2011 → Jun 30, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

NA

Organization

Global Environment Facility

Budget

USD 602K

Timeline

Jan 10, 2011 → Feb 28, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

to provide general operating support of General Operating Support from 2022-11-18 to 2025-07-31. Grantee name: Lumanti.

Organization

Gates Foundation

Budget

USD 843K

Timeline

Nov 18, 2022 → Aug 7, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

to strengthen practitioner networks in 2 foundation high and moderate engagement countries, increase LMIC capacity in the design and evaluation of behavioral interventions that reduce vaccine hesitancy

Organization

Gates Foundation

Budget

USD 400K

Timeline

Sep 24, 2021 → Aug 2, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

No project description reported.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 15, 1998 → Sep 8, 2000

Coverage

Nepal

No project description reported.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 3, 1997 → Sep 8, 2000

Coverage

Nepal

No project description reported.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 16, 1996 → Jun 1, 1998

Coverage

Nepal

to evaluate the effect of rice bran on micronutrient bioavailability in women of child-bearing age

Organization

Gates Foundation

Budget

USD 9K

Timeline

Nov 19, 2019 → Feb 16, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

No project description reported.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 6, 1995 → Nov 20, 1996

Coverage

Nepal

No project description reported.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 20, 1994 → Nov 22, 1996

Coverage

Nepal

No project description reported.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 12, 1994 → Mar 9, 1998

Coverage

Nepal

IOM is focusing on filling the identified gaps in the current response and enabling the UN to scale up its support to the Government of Nepal through: 1) Technical assistance to the government to manage the quarantine and holding centres; 2) Distribution of essential non-food items mainly mosquito nets, masks and sanitizers at points of entry; 3) Screening and selection of the vulnerable migrants to support with one time cash grant for ground transportation and other immediate needs; 4) Provide support to vulnerable migrant workers and returnees with cash assistance to meet their transportation, food, and other immediate needs.

Organization

IOM Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 17, 2020 → Aug 13, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

No project description reported.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 2, 1993 → Sep 28, 1995

Coverage

Nepal

NA

Organization

Global Environment Facility

Budget

USD 268K

Timeline

Nov 1, 2008 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

Local CSOs and CBOs in landscapes-seascapes around the world access grant financing and technical assistance, including capacity development and knowledge sharing to maintain and enhance their socio-ecological resilience, well-being and socio-economic conditions for global environmental benefits.

Organization

Global Environment Facility

Budget

USD 260K

Timeline

Mar 12, 2026 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

This activity shows details of the UNHCR operation in Nepal for 2019 including the budget, funding, expenditure and results.

Organization

UNHCR Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2019 → Dec 31, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Organization

Global Environment Facility

Budget

USD 901K

Timeline

Oct 16, 2024 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

The objective of the project component to be implemented by IOM Nepal is to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Nepal and the UN in Nepal to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic to better protect vulnerable migrants by providing immediate economic reintegration support and linking them with the opportunities available in country.

Organization

IOM Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 21, 2020 → Dec 31, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The overall objective of this project is to promote and support evidence-based policy making and to call attention to the benefits of mainstreaming migration profile. In order to enhance coordination among relevant stakeholders and ensure the ownership, the project will establish an inter-ministerial working group, and the migration profile will be prepared in full consultation with the working group members. Additionally, the project will widely disseminate the findings of the migration profile and train policy makers and practitioners on how to collect, analyze and utilize migration data for policy making development.

Organization

IOM Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 1, 2018 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

During the project period, the SGP will deliver the following important socio-economic results: · SGP interventions will directly impact 120,000 beneficiaries/community partners, of which 50% are female through enhanced capacities and improved livelihoods and lives; · SGP will support CSO-Government-Private Sector dialogues in at least 10 countries to have scaled up policy impact · Under social inclusion, the SGP will ensure that 30% of its projects are led by women and that at least 50% of all SGP beneficiaries are women; · At least 20% of relevant SGP country programs integrate appropriate models to engage youth and 15% of countries have targeted support for indigenous peoples; · At least 15 countries will undertake South-South exchanges such that cross-fertilization and learnings between communities, CSOs and other partners are promoted; The interventions from the SGP contribute to global environmental benefits at multiple levels, starting from the global level, prioritized at the national level through the CPS, and translated into small grant actions in the field. Firstly, SGP priorities will be fully aligned to that of the GEF-7 Programming Directions Paper and its outcomes to meet the GEF-7 targets. Secondly, greater attention will be focused on creating synergy among individual projects using landscape or seascape approaches, as well as taking all opportunities for complementation with larger projects of the GEF and other donor agencies. Thirdly, SGP local initiatives will link to global initiatives and platforms, as well as fostering joint efforts with global networks. Finally, the implementation of “Grantmaker+” has been designed to support scaling up, mainstreaming and replication that will provide higher level capacity development (i.e. IP Fellowships), networking and institutional support, knowledge sharing (e.g. through South-South exchanges), and advocacy mechanisms at national levels (i.e. CSO-Government-Private Sector Dialogue Platforms), and where relevant, all of these to extend to regional and global levels. Insofar as the SGP interventions promote local socio-economic benefits such as improvement of local livelihoods and strengthening capacities of local communities, these will take into consideration the underlying aim to reduce threats from the local level to globally important environmental assets, raising awareness and mobilizing civil society and the wider public towards supporting environmentally friendly practices and approaches. In this way, the delivery of the socio-economic and other local benefits contribute towards the delivery of global environmental benefits.

Organization

Global Environment Facility

Budget

USD 500K

Timeline

Jul 10, 2020 → Jun 9, 2026

Coverage

Nepal