Development projects in Nepal

Contract related to: SAMAVESH - Supporting Active Measures Advancing Voices, Equality, Solidarity and Harmony Project - Human rights and democracy are founding values of the EU. Protecting and promoting HR&D is therefore a key priority of the EU¿s external action. It is also a precondition for sustainable development and for building more inclusive, open and resilient societies.Yet, recent data show that globally, most countries are far from having acceptable human rights and democracy track records. In this context, worsened by the COVID crisis, the EU re-affirmed its commitment to support human rights and democracy worldwide by adopting the `Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024¿. The Action Plan identifies priorities and key actions, to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action. The Regulation (EU) 2021/947 (Global Europe) establishes the legal basis for the human rights and democracy actions. Particularly, its annex III details the areas of intervention for human rights and democracy.The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027 as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 518K

Timeline

Feb 1, 2026 → Jan 31, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

<p>The project aims to strengthen a sustainable and inclusive nutrition governance for an effective and efficient implementation of the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan (MSNP III, 2023 - 2030)</p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 1.2M

Timeline

Jan 1, 2025 → Jul 1, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Electricity Transmission and Distribution Strengthening Project (SASEC ETDSP) - The Asia Pacific Investment Facility, APIF, will contribute mainly to the advancement of the Green Deal, the Digital Agenda and the creation of jobs for sustainable growth. Investments will also contribute to the Covid-19 recovery.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 33.6M

Timeline

Dec 18, 2024 → Dec 18, 2030

Coverage

Nepal

<p class="ql-align-justify">The specific objectives of this contract is to support the EU Delegation in Nepal in carrying forward the EU-Nepal Business Forum enhancing policy dialogue and facilitating networks and contacts aiming at promoting trade and investment between Nepal and the European Union.</p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 327K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2025 → Dec 29, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

<p class="ql-align-justify">The overall objective of this contract is to improve implementation of national PFM processes and implementation of the GoN PFM Reform Strategy, as well as assist on ad hoc requests to support the delivery of effective aid and durable results in support of Nepal¿s reform efforts implemented though EU funded Budget Support programmes.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Feb 1, 2025 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: Expenditure Verification of the projects 402797 TDF, 428506 YIL, 430438 OXFAM and System Audit of project 440373 NFN - The Support Measures and Cooperation Facility for Asia and the Pacific 2022, 2023 and 2024 provides the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) in those regions.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 53K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: ACCESS - Accelerating Civil Society's role in securing education for all in Madesh, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces - Nepal¿s Constitution (2015) guarantees the right to compulsory and free education up to basic level and free secondary education to every citizen. The government, with support from the EU and other partners, has undertaken a series of national programmes in the education sector over the past two decades that have contributed to reducing education inequalities, improving governance, financing, and efficiency. However, challenges remain, especially in learning outcomes and equity in education, especially for girls and marginalised groups. Nepal¿s progress in education has experienced a severe shock with the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased pre-existing disparities in access, participation and learning outcomes. An intensive corrective response over the next years will be necessary to recover the learning losses.The Government of Nepal has worked in close coordination with development partners from 2020 to 2022 to develop the School Education Sector plan (SESP), which covers 2021 to 2030. The SESP differs from previous school sector plans in that it is designed in line with the new federal structure of governance for the Education system in Nepal, which has devolved many responsibilities for school education to local governments. The SESP is funded jointly by the Government of Nepal and donors covering the whole school sector education in Nepal. It is a continuation to the previous education sector programs SSDP (2016-2021) and SSRP (2009-2016), both of which were supported by the EU.This 5 years measure support is part of the EU Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027 and it is&nbsp;complementary with ¿Quality Education for All¿, the EU support to SESP implemented mainly by budget support. This measure supports the role of the CSOs in the implementation of the SESP. The action intends to ensure the participation of civil society in the implementation and monitoring in the policy, by focusing on SDG targets such as quality, gender equity and inclusive education. The overall objective of this action is to enhance civil society capacity to strengthen education goals by improving the participation of civil society, their efforts to enhance advocacy and to ensure transparency and increased effectiveness in national educational policy and implementation processes. The specific objectives are: 1) to strengthen national civil society engagement in education sector planning, policy dialogue and monitoring and 2) to strengthen civil society¿s role in promoting access to education for all girls and boys, transparency and accountability of national education sector policy and implementation.The main expected results will be: i) Improved participation of CSOs in the implementation of the SESP at federal, provincial, local and school level; ii) Improved CSO¿s capacities for advocacy and for designing initiatives to increase the access to education of socially and economically disadvantaged girls and boys, girls and boys from marginalised groups and girls and boys with disabilities; iii) Improved CSO¿s capacities for enhancing transparency and accountability in the implementation of the SESP.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 1.3M

Timeline

May 1, 2024 → Oct 31, 2027

Coverage

Karnali, Sudurpashchim

<p>The project aims to enable Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) play a pivotal role in nutrition governance for provision of quality nutrition services by supporting the multi-sectoral nutrition plan 3 (MSNP 3) in Madhesh, Karnali, & Sudurpashchim Provinces of Nepal.</p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 897K

Timeline

Dec 1, 2024 → Nov 30, 2027

Coverage

Madhesh, Karnali

<p>The project aims to strengthen government multi-sector nutrition services and systems for improving the nutrition status of children, adolescents, and women.</p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 3.6M

Timeline

Dec 1, 2024 → Jun 1, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

<p>Contract to process budget support payment (no paper contract)</p>-MSNP 3 budget support

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 44.6M

Timeline

Oct 24, 2024 → Oct 4, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: Enhancing Capacity and contribution of the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal (EC-NHRC) ¿ 2 - Human rights and democracy are founding values of the EU. Protecting and promoting HR&D is therefore a key priority of the EU¿s external action. It is also a precondition for sustainable development and for building more inclusive, open and resilient societies.Yet, recent data show that globally, most countries are far from having acceptable human rights and democracy track records. In this context, worsened by the COVID crisis, the EU re-affirmed its commitment to support human rights and democracy worldwide by adopting the `Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024¿. The Action Plan identifies priorities and key actions, to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action. The Regulation (EU) 2021/947 (Global Europe) establishes the legal basis for the human rights and democracy actions. Particularly, its annex III details the areas of intervention for human rights and democracy.The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027 as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 785K

Timeline

Dec 19, 2024 → Jun 19, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

The action will support the implementation of strategic communication activities designed to raise awareness, understanding and perception of the EU and its partnership with the country, in line with the priorities identified in the country MIP as well as global and regional strategies, in particular Global Gateway- which also contributes to gender equality, due to the commitment to address gender equality throughout its five priority sectors-. By integrating the gender perspective, the action will also contribute to the Country Level Implementation Plan (CLIP) 2021-2025 of the Delegation to Nepal, as well as to Gender Action Plan III, particularly its pillar four, 'The EU leads by example'.Finally, it is important to mention that all EU external actions should be guided by a gender transformative approach (GTA) and use a GTA lens in determining priorities and actions in policy dialogue all sector interventions.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 327K

Timeline

Nov 19, 2024 → Nov 13, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

This action is part of the complementary measures of the MIP, in favour of civil society. It will also contribute to reinforce the nutrition intervention part of the MIP priority 2 area (human capital development) and particularly to its Specific Objective 1 ¿In line with the National Development Plan, to support inclusive and equitable quality education, to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, and to support quality and equitable nutrition services¿. It will support the third phase of Nepal¿s Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan (MSNP-III: 2023 - 2030), which frames nutrition as the foundation of human rights and sustainable development and has as its goal `to improve nutrition status throughout the life cycle by ensuring universal access to quality nutrition-specific and sensitive services and strengthening enabling environment for nutrition¿ with an explicit focus on the most vulnerable areas and groups. With this support measure, grant(s) will be awarded to CSOs to support advocacy and accountability on equity and inclusion. The complementarity of the different implementing modalities will reinforce the EU policy dialogue at federal, provincial and local level with the support of the technical assistance and in partnership with the CSO. This support measure will target political dialogue, advocacy and inclusion complementing the budget support intervention, with a focus on supporting transformative approaches to tackle inequalities relating to socio-economic, disability, gender, disadvantaged castes and indigenous communities so as to address the drivers of malnutrition in all its forms. This will be achieved by strengthening the participation of civil society, including women¿s rights organisations and those representing the rights of people living in vulnerable situations, in advocacy and awareness activities, inclusive and participatory planning processes and accountability mechanisms. The focus will be on inclusiveness of the nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive services and the good governance in the sector, using the comparative advantage of the CSO in supporting the implementation of the new Multi Sector Nutrition Plan (MSNP-III, 2023-2030).The Overall Objective of this action is to increase the inclusion and effectiveness of the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan 2023-2030 (MSNP III) and its implementation processes.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 2.1M

Timeline

Feb 1, 2024 → Nov 28, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

This action aims to contribute to the MIP priority 2 area (human capital development) and particularly to its Specific Objective 1 ¿In line with the National Development Plan, to support inclusive and equitable quality education, to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, and to support quality and equitable nutrition services¿. It will support the third phase of Nepal¿s Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan (MSNP-III: 2023 - 2030), which frames nutrition as the foundation of human rights and sustainable development and has as its goal `to improve nutrition status throughout the life cycle by ensuring universal access to quality nutrition-specific and sensitive services and strengthening enabling environment for nutrition¿ with an explicit focus on the most vulnerable areas and groups (women and persons with disabilities, among others.The Specific Objectives of this action (reflecting those of the MSNP-III) are to (i) increase equitable access to and utilization of quality nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive services for the Nepali people; and (2) improve the understanding, behaviour and practices around health, nutrition, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 25.1M

Timeline

Feb 1, 2024 → Oct 4, 2030

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: Quality Education: leaving no one behind - Nepal¿s Constitution (2015) guarantees the right to compulsory and free education up to basic level and free secondary education to every citizen. The government, with support from the EU and other partners, has undertaken a series of national programmes in the education sector over the past two decades that have contributed to reducing education inequalities, improving governance, financing, and efficiency. However, challenges remain, especially in learning outcomes and equity in education, especially for girls and marginalised groups. Nepal¿s progress in education has experienced a severe shock with the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased pre-existing disparities in access, participation and learning outcomes. An intensive corrective response over the next years will be necessary to recover the learning losses.The Government of Nepal has worked in close coordination with development partners from 2020 to 2022 to develop the School Education Sector plan (SESP), which covers 2021 to 2030. The SESP differs from previous school sector plans in that it is designed in line with the new federal structure of governance for the Education system in Nepal, which has devolved many responsibilities for school education to local governments. The SESP is funded jointly by the Government of Nepal and donors covering the whole school sector education in Nepal. It is a continuation to the previous education sector programs SSDP (2016-2021) and SSRP (2009-2016), both of which were supported by the EU.This 5 years measure support is part of the EU Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027 and it is&nbsp;complementary with ¿Quality Education for All¿, the EU support to SESP implemented mainly by budget support. This measure supports the role of the CSOs in the implementation of the SESP. The action intends to ensure the participation of civil society in the implementation and monitoring in the policy, by focusing on SDG targets such as quality, gender equity and inclusive education. The overall objective of this action is to enhance civil society capacity to strengthen education goals by improving the participation of civil society, their efforts to enhance advocacy and to ensure transparency and increased effectiveness in national educational policy and implementation processes. The specific objectives are: 1) to strengthen national civil society engagement in education sector planning, policy dialogue and monitoring and 2) to strengthen civil society¿s role in promoting access to education for all girls and boys, transparency and accountability of national education sector policy and implementation.The main expected results will be: i) Improved participation of CSOs in the implementation of the SESP at federal, provincial, local and school level; ii) Improved CSO¿s capacities for advocacy and for designing initiatives to increase the access to education of socially and economically disadvantaged girls and boys, girls and boys from marginalised groups and girls and boys with disabilities; iii) Improved CSO¿s capacities for enhancing transparency and accountability in the implementation of the SESP.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 1.2M

Timeline

Mar 1, 2024 → Sep 1, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: Civil Society Participation in Education'' (COPE) - Nepal¿s Constitution (2015) guarantees the right to compulsory and free education up to basic level and free secondary education to every citizen. The government, with support from the EU and other partners, has undertaken a series of national programmes in the education sector over the past two decades that have contributed to reducing education inequalities, improving governance, financing, and efficiency. However, challenges remain, especially in learning outcomes and equity in education, especially for girls and marginalised groups. Nepal¿s progress in education has experienced a severe shock with the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased pre-existing disparities in access, participation and learning outcomes. An intensive corrective response over the next years will be necessary to recover the learning losses.The Government of Nepal has worked in close coordination with development partners from 2020 to 2022 to develop the School Education Sector plan (SESP), which covers 2021 to 2030. The SESP differs from previous school sector plans in that it is designed in line with the new federal structure of governance for the Education system in Nepal, which has devolved many responsibilities for school education to local governments. The SESP is funded jointly by the Government of Nepal and donors covering the whole school sector education in Nepal. It is a continuation to the previous education sector programs SSDP (2016-2021) and SSRP (2009-2016), both of which were supported by the EU.This 5 years measure support is part of the EU Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027 and it is&nbsp;complementary with ¿Quality Education for All¿, the EU support to SESP implemented mainly by budget support. This measure supports the role of the CSOs in the implementation of the SESP. The action intends to ensure the participation of civil society in the implementation and monitoring in the policy, by focusing on SDG targets such as quality, gender equity and inclusive education. The overall objective of this action is to enhance civil society capacity to strengthen education goals by improving the participation of civil society, their efforts to enhance advocacy and to ensure transparency and increased effectiveness in national educational policy and implementation processes. The specific objectives are: 1) to strengthen national civil society engagement in education sector planning, policy dialogue and monitoring and 2) to strengthen civil society¿s role in promoting access to education for all girls and boys, transparency and accountability of national education sector policy and implementation.The main expected results will be: i) Improved participation of CSOs in the implementation of the SESP at federal, provincial, local and school level; ii) Improved CSO¿s capacities for advocacy and for designing initiatives to increase the access to education of socially and economically disadvantaged girls and boys, girls and boys from marginalised groups and girls and boys with disabilities; iii) Improved CSO¿s capacities for enhancing transparency and accountability in the implementation of the SESP.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 358K

Timeline

Dec 14, 2023 → Jun 14, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

<p>The project has aimed at strengthening civil society and media¿s capacity to provide evidence-based public information and promote active citizenry and partnerships in policy making on green growth and natural resource governance. </p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 495K

Timeline

Feb 1, 2024 → Jan 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

<p>The purpose of this Action is to strengthen institutional capacity across federal, provincial and local government tiers for them to successfully implement the SESP, resulting in equitable, inclusive, and quality education, from pre-primary to grade 12, in a safe and supportive environment for all girls and boys, especially from the most disadvantaged communities.</p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 5.1M

Timeline

Sep 7, 2023 → Sep 7, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: Expenditure Verification of Projects 413495 ADRA, 413987 OXFAM and 428648 BEEN - UI - Support measures under this Action will reinforce efficiency, performance and impact of the thematic programme implementation. These measures will allow for preparation, follow-up, monitoring, audit and evaluation activities, as well as other relevant activities directly linked to the achievement of the thematic programme¿s specific objectives, such as studies, meetings and consultations, exchanges of best practices, networking, training, information sessions, communication and public diplomacy.This Action will entail support for programme implementation in both HQ and EU Delegations, including preparation, implementation and monitoring of the CSO Roadmaps.This action document frames the use of support measures, as envisaged in Article 24 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe and in the Multiannual Indicative Programme for Civil Society Organisations 2021-2027. The objectives of this action will mainly be achieved through services contracts directly managed by the competent European Commission services. This is justified by the nature of the activities (trainings, studies, events, evaluations or audits).

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 52K

Timeline

Jul 3, 2023 → Jan 3, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: Expenditure Verification of projects 412942 IA and 412945 TSK - The Support Measures and Cooperation Facility for Asia and the Pacific 2022, 2023 and 2024 provides the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) in those regions.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 41K

Timeline

Jul 16, 2023 → Jul 15, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

<p>Transition to a circular economy of plastics by supporting CSOs of marginalized waste workers, three tiers of governments, private sector, and youths</p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 851K

Timeline

Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 1, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

<p>CFP 174773-1/Lot 1</p>-Roots of Circularity - Introducing and Integrating Circular Economy in Nepal

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Aug 1, 2023 → Aug 1, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

Contract related to: TECSES - Technical Support Cooperation to School Education Sector in Nepal in 2022-2027 - Nepal¿s Constitution (2015) guarantees the right to compulsory and free education up to basic level and free secondary education to every citizen. The government, with support from the EU and other partners, has undertaken a series of national programmes in the education sector over the past two decades that have contributed to reducing education inequalities, improving governance, financing, and efficiency. However, challenges remain, especially in learning outcomes and equity in education, especially for girls and marginalised groups. &nbsp;Nepal¿s progress in education has experienced a severe shock with the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased pre-existing disparities in access, participation and learning outcomes. An intensive corrective response over the next years will be necessary to recover the learning losses.&nbsp;The Government of Nepal has worked in close coordination with development partners from 2020 to 2022 to develop the School Education Sector plan (SESP), which covers 2021 to 2030. The SESP differs from previous school sector plans in that it is designed in line with the new federal structure of governance for the Education system in Nepal, which has devolved many responsibilities for school education to local governments. The SESP is funded jointly by the Government of Nepal and donors covering the whole school sector education in Nepal.&nbsp;This action supports the SESP and has been jointly programmed with the government and development partners, in particular with UNICEF and Finland focusing on SDG (and SESP) targets such as quality, gender equity and inclusive education. It¿s aligned to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). This action foresees support for 4 years, including the transitional year. The potential EU support to the 2 years following these will be assessed after the Mid Term evaluation of the EU Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027. In line with the vision of the SESP, the overall objective of the EU action will contribute to a well-educated and skilled society in Nepal which is able to play an active role in the social and economic development of the country. The action will support three specific objectives of the SESP: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;improve equitable and inclusive access to education for all children, especially those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, children from marginalised groups and children with disabilities 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;improve the quality and relevance to free basic and secondary education and ensure minimum learning achievements of each child3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;strength the local system delivery capacity by promoting good governance, intergovernmental coordination and collaboration and by developing institutional capacity at local levelThe main expected results will be: i) improved education enrolment and completion of all children; ii) reduction of disparities in learning outcomes; iii) improved teaching quality and student learning achievements and iv) improved capacities of local governments in implementation of the SESP.While the action will support the nation-wide education system through the budget support modality, the complementary measures will focus on the three provinces with lowest learning outcomes so far (Karnali, Sudurpashchim and Madhesh), and also provide an opportunity to increase visibility through `EU-supported schools¿.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 5.4M

Timeline

Dec 15, 2023 → Sep 14, 2028

Coverage

Madhesh, Karnali

Contract related to: Quality Education for All - Nepal¿s Constitution (2015) guarantees the right to compulsory and free education up to basic level and free secondary education to every citizen. The government, with support from the EU and other partners, has undertaken a series of national programmes in the education sector over the past two decades that have contributed to reducing education inequalities, improving governance, financing, and efficiency. However, challenges remain, especially in learning outcomes and equity in education, especially for girls and marginalised groups. &nbsp;Nepal¿s progress in education has experienced a severe shock with the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased pre-existing disparities in access, participation and learning outcomes. An intensive corrective response over the next years will be necessary to recover the learning losses.&nbsp;The Government of Nepal has worked in close coordination with development partners from 2020 to 2022 to develop the School Education Sector plan (SESP), which covers 2021 to 2030. The SESP differs from previous school sector plans in that it is designed in line with the new federal structure of governance for the Education system in Nepal, which has devolved many responsibilities for school education to local governments. The SESP is funded jointly by the Government of Nepal and donors covering the whole school sector education in Nepal.&nbsp;This action supports the SESP and has been jointly programmed with the government and development partners, in particular with UNICEF and Finland focusing on SDG (and SESP) targets such as quality, gender equity and inclusive education. It¿s aligned to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). This action foresees support for 4 years, including the transitional year. The potential EU support to the 2 years following these will be assessed after the Mid Term evaluation of the EU Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027. In line with the vision of the SESP, the overall objective of the EU action will contribute to a well-educated and skilled society in Nepal which is able to play an active role in the social and economic development of the country. The action will support three specific objectives of the SESP: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;improve equitable and inclusive access to education for all children, especially those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, children from marginalised groups and children with disabilities 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;improve the quality and relevance to free basic and secondary education and ensure minimum learning achievements of each child3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;strength the local system delivery capacity by promoting good governance, intergovernmental coordination and collaboration and by developing institutional capacity at local levelThe main expected results will be: i) improved education enrolment and completion of all children; ii) reduction of disparities in learning outcomes; iii) improved teaching quality and student learning achievements and iv) improved capacities of local governments in implementation of the SESP.While the action will support the nation-wide education system through the budget support modality, the complementary measures will focus on the three provinces with lowest learning outcomes so far (Karnali, Sudurpashchim and Madhesh), and also provide an opportunity to increase visibility through `EU-supported schools¿.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 43.1M

Timeline

Aug 30, 2023 → Nov 30, 2028

Coverage

Madhesh, Karnali

Contract related to: Cities 4 Women: Inclusive and Climate Resilient Urbanization in Nepal - Despite the great progress that Nepal has achieved in most development indicators at national level, the rate of development is geographically unequal. The new federal structure promulgated in the 2015 Constitution presented an opportunity to tackle the disparities and create an enabling environment for economic growth. Karnali and Sudurpaschim are two of the provinces with lower Human Development Index. Nepal is the least&nbsp;urbanised country in Asia, with about 75% of the population living in rural areas, and 65% working on climate dependent agriculture. Climate parameters are changing, as average temperatures rise and droughts become more frequent. Precipitation is becoming erratic, with increasing floods and landslides, and impacting agricultural production, which has low levels of irrigation. Access to water and land is unequal, exacerbating exclusion of women, lower castes and indigenous peoples and creating potential for localised tensions. Existing legal frameworks for managing natural key resources, such as forests and land, &nbsp;have not fully transitioned to the new federal structure leaving entire ecosystems more vulnerable to degradation and to climate change. In addition, existing mechanisms for forest management such as community forests have prioritised certain species over others, reducing the natural biodiversity and resilience of the forests. For urban municipalities, demographic pressure and management of hazards, especially those linked to climate change, remains an important issue. Growth due to rural to urban migration, and lack of urban planning, increase the exposure of the most vulnerable people to hazards. The principal assets of Rural Municipalities are their natural resources: water, land and forests, which they have a mandate to control through local ¿Acts on Environment and Natural Resource Management¿, some of which are being currently drafted. These plans cover land, water, air, minerals, forests, fisheries, and wild flora and fauna, including ecosystem services. Local governments lack the human resources to plan and implement these acts. This action intends to support the capacity of local governments and communities to manage their natural resources in regards to adaptation to climate change. The action aims to ensure that Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces improve the sustainability and conservation of their natural resources with regards to climate change in a participatory and inclusive manner. It takes advantage on the transformative window of opportunity of the implementation of the new federal system, where local governments have increased funding and responsibilities, but need support to maximise impact, while ensuring sustainability, community engagement and inclusion. Based on the increasing challenges of climate change, this last phase will build on the proven methodology and expand the scope into other sectors such as forestry and disaster risk reduction, under the umbrella of adaptation to climate change. The action will support local governments on a demand basis, with a combination of technical assistance and small grants for infrastructure, including natural infrastructure. To access the support, local governments will have to contribute financially, as well as adhere to principles of transparency, accountability and sustainability, and inclusion and consent of local communities. The action will target mostly rural municipalities for natural resources and disaster risk reduction, and some urban municipalities for disaster risk reduction (a limited number of urban municipalities these could be outside of the two target provinces depending on selection criteria).&nbsp;

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 3.8M

Timeline

Oct 1, 2023 → Oct 1, 2027

Coverage

Karnali, Sudurpashchim

Contract related to: EU Nepal Civil Society, Youth and Gender Support Facility - The Support Measures and Cooperation Facility for Asia and the Pacific 2022, 2023 and 2024 provides the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) in those regions.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 1.0M

Timeline

Nov 1, 2023 → Oct 30, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

<p>CFP 174773-1/Lot 2</p>-Civil Society Organisations actions for resilient ecosystem and community

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

<p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">This action intends to support the capacity of local governments and communities to manage their natural resources in regards to adaptation to climate change. The action aims to ensure that Sudurpashchim and Karnali provinces improve the sustainability and conservation of their natural resources with regards to climate change in a participatory and inclusive manner. It takes advantage on the transformative window of opportunity of the implementation of the new federal system, where local governments have increased funding and responsibilities, but need support to maximise impact, while ensuring sustainability, community engagement and inclusion.</span></p>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 19.4M

Timeline

Dec 15, 2023 → Jun 14, 2028

Coverage

Karnali, Sudurpashchim

Contract related to: Strengthening Civic Space and CSO¿s role at all levels of the Federal Governance System in Nepal - Civic Space - The proposed Action intents to contribute to Specific-Objective 1.3: Support CSOs as actors of good governance and development in partner countries and to the achievement of the related result 1.3: Civil Society Organisations¿ (CSOs) ability to engage as actors of good governance and development at country level is improved.The Action rolls out the EU support to country-level CSO initiatives aimed at implementing priorities reflected in the NDICI-GLOBAL Europe, Annex III CSO Thematic Programme and the subsequent draft Multiannual Indicative Plan for the same. In line with the policy of geographisation, a majority of funds under the CSO MAAP 2021-2024, will be allocated under the Action to support civil society in partner countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and in Neighbourhood countries and Russia. Activities funded under the Action will support a broad range of civil society actors including and prioritising, but not limited to, women and youth organisations, In the framework of the Country Roadmaps for EU and Member States engagement with civil society (CSO Roadmaps), all initiatives under the Action will aim at and contribute to strengthening civil society partner¿s institutional and operational capacity through a comprehensive approach; enabling and ensuring their participation; and on improving the environment in which they operate. Particular attention will be paid to CSOs capacities to benefit from the digital transformation which will pay attention to accessible digital technology and reduce the gap on access to ICT.

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Jul 29, 2023 → Jul 28, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

<p class="ql-align-justify">The overall objective (Impact) to which the present action contributes is to substantially increase visibility, awareness, understanding and perception of the EU in Nepal.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">&nbsp;<strong><u>Specific objectives</u></strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><strong><u>&nbsp;</u></strong>Improved EU Delegation¿s engagement with key stakeholders and key target audiences across Nepal to support the EU policy agenda (such as government, parliament, development partners, civil society, youth, students & academics (including TVET), think tanks, social partners, media, business community and business start-ups/accelerators, trade unions, cultural sector, local communities, including both EU citizens in Nepal and in the EU); and</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Meaningful improvements to policies and/or programmes in Nepal supported by the EU.</li></ul>

Organization

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Budget

USD 589K

Timeline

Feb 9, 2023 → Feb 8, 2025

Coverage

Nepal