Development projects in Nepal

Funding under this investment represents Australia's support to Nepal in response to the recent devastating floods and landslides that have left over 1.7 million people in need of assistance. Flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains has resulted in over 150 deaths, damaged 65,000 homes and destroyed 64,000 hectares of standing crops across Nepal. Through this investment Australia will provide $2 million to the international relief effort, including $1 million through our humanitarian partnership with Australian non-government organisations and $1 million through the World Food Programme. The assistance will deliver emergency shelter, food, clean water and healthcare for those who have been affected by this disaster. Our contribution to the World Food Programme will enable it to treat 5,900 children under the age of five and 1,600 pregnant and nursing mothers for moderate acute malnutrition in the worst affected areas. In addition to this support, Australia is providing essential hygiene

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 1.6M

Timeline

Sep 7, 2017 → Jun 30, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small-grants scheme administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through Australia's diplomatic posts in developing countries. DAP's objective is to advance developmental outcomes in ODA-eligible countries with projects primarily focussed on practical and tangible results. It supports Australia's wider foreign and trade policy interests and public diplomacy objectives. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $22 million expensed over the 2017-18 financial year.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 468K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

Australia Awards Scholarships are international scholarships funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development. The Awards strive to develop leadership potential and stimulate lasting change by empowering a global network of talented individuals through high-quality education experiences in Australia and overseas. Recipients return home with new ideas and knowledge, and the ability to make a significant contribution to their home countries as leaders in their field. Funding under this initiative supports the global delivery for the 2018 intake over 9 years, starting 2017-18.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 2.9M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

Funding under this investment supports a partnership with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for the provision of livelihoods options for the Bhutanese Refugees in Nepal. Australian funding will primarily support livelihoods and self reliance; education and training; community-based protection for vulnerable segments of the population with particular focus on sexual and gender-based violence, child protection issues, self-harm and substance abuse. The total value of this investment is $1.0 million to be expended during the 2016-17 financial year.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 733K

Timeline

Jun 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

The goal of the Australia Awards is to support partner countries progress their development goals and have positive relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests. Once awardees have completed their study the Australian Government is committed to supporting a global network of alumni who have studied in Australia, to build on their experiences and remain connected to Australia. This investment enables Posts to engage with alumni and foster networks of influence by growing Australia's global alumni community. The total value of this investment is estimated at $1.5 million for the 2017-18 financial year.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 21K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2017 → Jul 31, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

The Australia - Non-Government Organisations (NGO) Cooperation Program (ANCP) is a long-running program that subsidises the poverty reduction activities of accredited Australian NGOs. Australian NGOs supported through ANCP must demonstrate a strong level of Australian community support, and have been through a rigorous accreditation process. Through the ANCP, AusAID supports accredited Australian NGOs to implement their own international development programs. Under the Partnership agreements, Australia and the partnership NGOs are working more strategically on addressing issues such as child protection, gender, food security and climate change to accelerate the joint efforts of both government and NGOs. The ANCP also aims to enhance NGO effectiveness and accountability through a well-developed accreditation and reporting system, and to promote innovation in the sector through the ANCP Innovations Fund. The total value of this investment is $126.8 million to be expended during the 2017-

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 4.7M

Timeline

Jun 30, 2017 → Jun 30, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

The Australian Volunteers Program provides effective contribution to development through Australian volunteers working with people and organisations in developing countries. Individual Australians contribute by undertaking assignments in a range of developing countries, helping to build capacity in host organisations which are focused on meeting development needs across sectors such as health, education, rural development, and law and justice. Funding under this initiative assists Australian Volunteers ongoing costs for implementing the program covering volunteer allowances, recruitment, insurance, management and other associated administrative costs. The total value of this investment is $192.0 million over 5 years, starting 2017-18.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 1.4M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The Australia Awards Fellowships (AAF) program aims to build skills that contribute to economic and human development; and foster links between Australia and partner countries. This is achieved by providing grant funding to Australian organisations to host Fellows from developing countries for short-term study and professional development. Funding under this investment supports round 17 of the fellowships program. The total value of this investment is $19.0 million expensed in the 2017-18 financial year.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 357K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The Strategic Partnership on Subnational Governance in Nepal aims to promote more effective subnational governance in order to improve local service-delivery and support local economic governance. The primary objective of the Partnership will be to accompany Nepal through its ongoing transition to federalism by supporting activities to develop an enabling environment for the growth of strong and effective subnational governments that can respond to the needs of citizens, with an emphasis on the needs of historically marginalized groups, women, and girls. In particular, subnational governments will be supported to improve service delivery and economic governance, thereby contributing to local economic development and overall poverty reduction in Nepal. Key outcomes include: more informed and inclusive subnational governance reform, policy discourse, and decision making at and between the local, provincial, and national levels; better equipped stakeholders to support the transition to Fe

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 15.6M

Timeline

Feb 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

Funding under this investment supports 'Water for Women' an initiative to improve sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene services in the Asia Pacific region with a focus on women and girls. The initiative follows input from the High Level Panel for Water in New York and the Civil Society WASH Fund. The total value of this investment is $111.5 million over 7 years, starting 2016-17.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 1.7M

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The Cyber Cooperation Program aims to equip countries in ASEAN and the Pacific regions with the capacity to respond to the challenges and opportunities that cyberspace presents.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 1, 2016 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

Under the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Long term Awards scholarships are provided to help build the leaders and technical skills required for developing countries to drive their own development and meet regional and global challenges. Scholarships are provided in alignment with development priorities in each country, as agreed with partner governments. Scholarships provide high level skills in key areas needed to strengthen economic development and governance, deliver better health and education outcomes, promote law and order, and address global issues such as trade, climate change and migration. Funding under this initiative covers administration control of ACIAR scholarships which are funded by ACIAR but under existing contractual arrangements the scholarships are managed through our system. The value of this investment is $3 million per annum.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 734K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2016 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

Support for SRC's long-term humanitarian work with local capacity building "Building resilient communities" during 2012 to continue efforts to strengthen the humanitarian capacity among several national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,primarily in 15 countries.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2012 → Dec 31, 2014

Coverage

Nepal

Support for SRC's long-term humanitarian work with local capacity building "Building resilient communities" during 2012 to continue efforts to strengthen the humanitarian capacity among several national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,primarily in 15 countries.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 463K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2012 → Dec 31, 2014

Coverage

Nepal

Australia Awards Scholarships are international scholarships funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development. The Awards strive to develop leadership potential and stimulate lasting change by empowering a global network of talented individuals through high-quality education experiences in Australia and overseas. Recipients return home with new ideas and knowledge, and the ability to make a significant contribution to their home countries as leaders in their field. Funding under this initiative supports the global delivery for the 2017 intake and is valued at $177.3 million over 9 years, starting 2016-17.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 2.4M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2016 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The goal of the Australia Awards is to support partner countries progress their development goals and have positive relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests. Once awardees have completed their study the Australian Government is committed to supporting a global network of alumni who have studied in Australia, to build on their experiences and remain connected to Australia. This investment enables Posts to engage with alumni and foster networks of influence by growing Australia's global alumni community. The total value of this investment is $1.0 million expensed in the 2016-17 financial year.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 4K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small-grants scheme administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) through Australia's diplomatic posts in developing countries. DAP's objective is to advance developmental outcomes in ODA-eligible countries with projects primarily focussed on practical and tangible results. It supports Australia's wider foreign and trade policy interests and public diplomacy objectives. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $22 million expensed over the 2016-17 financial year.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 501K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2016 → Jun 30, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

DFAT provides Australia Awards Fellowships to build skills that contribute to economic and human development and foster links between Australia and partner countries. Australia Awards Fellowships contribute to this aim by providing grant funding to Australian organisations to host Fellows from developing countries for short-term study and professional development. DFAT has assessed applications for funding under Round 16 and supports 91 applications from 46 Australian organisations. The total value of this investment is $18.2 million expensed over two years, starting in the 2016-17 financial year.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 370K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The development challenges facing our region are vast and in order for our developing countries neighbours to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 new innovative solutions, business models for scale and new sources of private capital will need to be mobilised. One source of funds that can be leveraged for development outcomes and can contribute to the gap in financing for the SDGs is the new field of private equity called Impact Investing. Impact Investors invest in social entrepreneurs and businesses with a social impact to help them grow and increase their impact in developing countries. The Scaling Frontier Innovations and Entrepreneurship initiative will deliver development outcomes in South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific by supporting social entrepreneurs to grow their innovative businesses and scale their impact. This will be achieved by encouraging and facilitating private capital to enter the region, building the capacity of organisations that work with bu

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 354K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2016 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

To strengthen Provincial governments coordination and implementation of agrifood policies with strengthened institutional mechanisms.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 98K

Timeline

Jul 15, 2026 → Jun 14, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

To strengthen Nepals science-based regulatory system by establishing modern laboratory facilities and safe disposal infrastructure that enable evidence-based pesticide management.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 99K

Timeline

Mar 23, 2026 → Mar 22, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

To increase and sustain access of Nepalese large cardamom in the international market through quality production, value addition and trade promotion.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 1, 2022 → Feb 28, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

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.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 1, 2023 → May 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

To prepare/design a project that aims to strengthen Nepal's phytosanitary capacity to enhance market access for citrus, medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), and indigenous food products.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 50K

Timeline

Jun 1, 2026 → May 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

Inclusive, sustainable and disability-sensitive agrifood systems through increased access and the removal of barriers to the participation of women and children with disabilities in agrifood and nutrition transformation.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 99K

Timeline

Jun 1, 2026 → May 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

To enhance youth employability, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Nepal's agrifood systems through integrated skills development and incubation support and to strengthen psychosocial resilience and social inclusion of vulnerable youth through care farming and supportive learning environments. To build an inclusive digital agrifood innovation ecosystem that promotes youth-led solutions, policy engagement, and sustainable agri-food transformation.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 200K

Timeline

Apr 21, 2026 → Apr 20, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

To build competitive, inclusive, and market-oriented mountain fiber value chains (plant- and animal-based). The project will bring together relevant value chain actors of the mountain linked plant and animal fibers with overall objective to improve product quality, ensure consistent supply and expand the market recognition of these artisanal fabrics and wearables to national and international market.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 280K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2026 → Mar 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Women farmers in Nepal experience strengthened empowerment, visibility, and leadership in agrifood systems through enhanced capacities, gender-transformative community engagement, and improved institutional and policy support.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 99K

Timeline

May 1, 2026 → Apr 30, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

To develop and institutionalize an integrated watershed assessment framework, enabling government agencies to identify degraded watersheds and map vulnerable populations across the Karnali River Basin.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 99K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2026 → Sep 30, 2027

Coverage

Karnali, Nepal

To contribute resilient, inclusive and nutrition-sensitive agri-food systems in Nepal, supporting SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) through strengthened climate resilience and food security of vulnerable farming households.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 350K

Timeline

Mar 1, 2026 → Feb 28, 2027

Coverage

Koshi, Madhesh