Development projects in Nepal

Constructing 14MW hydroelectric power plant in order to contribute to the mitigation of the power shortage of Nepal, and promote the quality of life and industrial development in Nepal

Organization

Office for Government Policy Coordination

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 10, 1997 → Oct 31, 2002

Coverage

Nepal

To improve the electricity system in Nepal by constructing a hydroelectric power in Chameliya River located in the Darchula Region of Nepal

Organization

Office for Government Policy Coordination

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 23, 2008 → Sep 20, 2019

Coverage

Darchula, Sudurpashchim

The project consists construction, operation and maintenance of a 216MW run-of-river hydro power plant on the Upper Trishuli in Nepal.

Organization

Office for Government Policy Coordination

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 28, 2019 → Oct 16, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

The NDC Partnership (the Partnership) is a global coalition of countries and institutions collaborating to drive transformational climate action while enhancing sustainable development. The Partnership is working directly with developing country governments, mobilizing resources and expertise to support and accelerate their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) implementation and increased ambition in updated NDC around the worlds. The Partnership is recognized as a neutral broker among stakeholders and a trusted partner, evidencing a strong governance structure, clear theory of change, and transparent strategy. Guided by a Steering Committee, the Partnership is comprised of developed and developing nations and international institutions and led by Co-Chairs from the Republic of Costa Rica and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A Support Unit, which facilitates the work of the Partnership, has grown and consolidated to support its ambitious vision. As more governments seek support for turning NDCs into action, membership continues to grow considerably.

Organization

World Resources Institute

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 1, 2019 → Mar 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Funding of transport to Nepal in response to COVID-19

Organization

DFAT / Irish Aid

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

The project partner runs a training institute that offers non-academic training in the field of social work. The focus is on courses that enable young people, particularly those from rural areas, to acquire the basic knowledge required for social and development work in their home communities. The aim is also to reduce the exodus of young people from their home communities. Many NGOs send their staff to the institute for training or recruit personnel trained there. In addition, the project partner supports local NGOs and cooperatives in rural areas with their organisational development and the implementation of their projects, particularly in the least developed western regions of Nepal. This makes an important contribution to improving the living conditions of numerous marginalised families in the project area. The project’s objectives include introducing smallholder farmers to organic farming by using local seeds, compost fertiliser and organic technologies. Furthermore, young people and agricultural leaders learn about community-led development processes and work together to address shared concerns. Young leaders are also trained to support marginalised communities.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 306K

Timeline

Aug 1, 2026 → Jul 31, 2030

Coverage

Nepal

In Nepal, people face systemic gender-based discrimination that limits womens and marginalised groups access to education, healthcare, economic resources and participation in decision-making processes. The project implementer has set itself the goal of strengthening the livelihoods of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and gender-based discrimination (GBD) by integrating climate change adaptation strategies to ensure long-term resilience and sustainability. The direct target group comprises a total of approximately 3,700 women, children and young people who participate in and benefit from the activities. The targeted support for women in the project area will improve their living conditions in the long term and strengthen their resilience to gender-based violence and discrimination. They will gain access to training measures and climate-resilient income-generating opportunities in order to achieve greater economic independence and protection from GBD and GBV. Furthermore, support structures for women will be strengthened in order to combat gender-based violence and gender-based discrimination. Access to specialised health services and the introduction of climate-friendly, energy-efficient planning and practices will ensure improved reproductive and general health for women and girls in the project area. To achieve this, numerous training courses will be held, cooperation with the local government will be intensified and networks will be formed.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 235K

Timeline

Feb 1, 2026 → Jan 31, 2030

Coverage

Nepal

Natural disasters, which occur almost annually, repeatedly demonstrate how vulnerable the population of Nepal is in such situations. In the south of the country, more than half of the land is used for agriculture and 70% of the population is employed in this sector. However, many of the communities are threatened by flooding during the rainy season. If the harvest is poor or fails altogether, supplies are destroyed and people lose their animals, and self-sufficient food security is also threatened. It is therefore important to establish local mechanisms for disaster response, to initiate adaptation to the challenges posed by climate change and to promote the development of disaster guidelines at all levels of the country. This is being done, among other things, by strengthening the capacities of communities and local governments in the areas of climate protection, disaster prevention and emergency response. In addition, climate-friendly agriculture and green employment opportunities for women and young leaders are being promoted. The project is primarily aimed at schools, local government agencies, young entrepreneurs, women, young people and children. Childrens eco-clubs have been set up and information desks on climate protection have been installed in schools. The local government and schools are being supported in the development of environmentally friendly model schools with green components, including energy efficiency (solar energy) and waste management. Young businesses receive training on green jobs and business plans, including the promotion of worm composting. In addition, there will be at least one ‘climate-friendly agriculture and ecotourism village’ in each community. These are some of the measures designed to raise awareness of climate protection and disaster prevention among the target groups.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 376K

Timeline

Mar 1, 2026 → Feb 28, 2030

Coverage

Nepal

The aim of the project is to secure the right to food and food security for the most vulnerable communities. Orientation events, consultations, discussions and dialogues with newly formed community groups (especially womens groups) are held for this purpose. Further measures with regard to adaptation to climate change include practical training courses and support with vegetable seeds, etc. Raising awareness among newly elected government representatives and networking among interest groups relevant to the target population are also central components of the project activities.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 347K

Timeline

Dec 1, 2025 → Nov 30, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to establish community-led peacebuilding mechanisms such as community peace centers, which will be managed by the communities themselves in the long term. Trained community members support local communities in addressing individual and collective problems and finding peaceful solutions. The project places a particular focus on young women. An important component, therefore, is the strengthening of skills and self-esteem among young people, many of whom come from marginalized communities. To address the wide range of psychological problems, many of which are also a result of the armed conflict, psychosocial counselling is being offered.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 237K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

The objectives of the project are that victims of human rights violation and abuse receive access to legal services and their rights to justice and that human rights defenders hold the state accountable for fundamental rights and on issues related to transitional justice. The project works through human rights violations documentation, capacity building, human rights awareness and advocacy and aims to overcome caste-based and ethnic discrimination, focusing on marginalized communities and women.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 1.6M

Timeline

Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

The aim of the project is to build capacities of young people in remote rural areas who are engaged in community development and eco-entrepreneurship. These young people belong to ethnic groups affected by severe poverty and discrimination. They are trained in eco-friendly agriculture and livestock farming to increase their resilience and income, thus providing them with a sustainable livelihood as an alternative to migration. In addition, the young people use their strengthened capacities to contribute to community development in order to improve the situation for the entire community.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 55K

Timeline

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

The aim of the project is to improve the climate resilience of the most vulnerable communities by promoting entrepreneurial skills in agriculture, climate-resilient agricultural techniques, innovative irrigation methods and forest management through training and workshops. All activities are carried out in cooperation with the local government. Additional activities include work to update the governments climate action plan in order to reduce climate induced vulnerability.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 618K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2025 → Mar 31, 2028

Coverage

Dolakha, Bagmati

The project aims to improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged and marginalised farmers. Therefore, farming communities are formed and strengthened with sustainable and resilient food systems and equipped with entrepreneurial skills. In addition, further alternative income opportunities are created and resilience to unexpected shocks will be strengthened. The cooperation with government agencies is crucial in this process and therefore will be integrated and strengthened as well.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 1.8M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2025 → Jun 30, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Guided by the values and mission of the organisation and in view of the persistent and long-standing marginalisation of women and various excluded communities, it has been decided to make social inclusion one of the most important cross-cutting themes of the work. A specialist will effectively support the systematic operationalisation of thematic mainstreaming. This includes the development of new tools in the development of projects in this area, detailed reports and comprehensive documentation.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 293K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2025 → Dec 31, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

The project country ranks among the lowest in the world in terms of gender equality. The project is actively helping to reduce gender-specific violence. Among other things, women human rights defenders are being trained comprehensively. A specialist is to support the organisation in effectively anchoring new and innovative approaches in the area of mental health and communication. The aim of the project is to develop a comprehensive psychosocial support system and to successfully put it into practical use.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 213K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2025 → Dec 31, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to empower Nepalese actors to fight impunity in Nepal and promote the rule of law. The objectives are to improve access to justice and reparation for victims of human rights violations. In addition, the capacities of local actors providing legal assistance will be strengthened, as will cooperation between them. Furthermore, the Nepalese authorities are taking concrete steps to ensure greater justice and accountability for victims of crimes under international law. The partner organisation will represent victims of international crimes by providing them with access to justice, free legal aid through its list of selected lawyers, and representation at both national and international level. The partner organisation will expand its existing capacity-building approach and train journalists in documenting serious human rights violations and reporting on them, providing them with mentors for six months. It will work with selected lawyers to litigate important cases and support advocacy in relation to serious human rights violations.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 263K

Timeline

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

As part of Agenda 2030 and the Global Responsibility and One World theme of Detmolds sustainability strategy, the city of Detmold has entered into a long-term and equal city partnership with the municipality of Rainas in Nepal, specifically on the topic of sustainability. During the visit of the Nepalese delegation to Detmold in December 2023, it was jointly determined that the topics of renewable energy production and use represent a common area of interest in which extensive knowledge could be exchanged and joint projects and implementation steps defined. For example, the municipality of Rainas has a photovoltaic system that is currently unusable due to a technical defect. In the meantime, the exchange has been further intensified and a cooperation project has been set up with Stadtwerke Detmold and the association Elektriker ohne Grenzen e.V. (Electricians without Borders), in which a delegation from the Detmold city administration, Detmold municipal utilities and the association will travel to Rainas to repair the existing photovoltaic system and establish further cost-effective decentralised solutions such as balcony power plants with storage facilities, initially as part of a pilot project.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 14K

Timeline

Sep 16, 2025 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Family-run farms and, in particular, female smallholders often cannot progress beyond subsistence farming in Nepal because productivity is low and access to land and natural resources is poor. The effects of climate change are damaging crops and jeopardising food security. 2,182 women and people from ethnic minorities are receiving support by strengthening the cooperatives run by women in terms of their services, advice and management, and are helping to improve the social and economic well-being of those affected and establish sustainable agriculture in the project region.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 274K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2025 → Mar 31, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to promote social peace, strengthen the capability of women and youth and consolidate peace structures at the community level to develop a resilient and inclusive society. This is done by supporting the development of individual capacities of women, youth and marginalised groups, promoting a culture of peace and social harmony through initiatives and spaces and conflict prevention, particularly in the diverse groups and communities in the project area. To this end, various training courses, workshops and training sessions are offered. Regular meetings are held, a steering committee and youth groups are formed and the overall activities are constantly reviewed and evaluated.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 260K

Timeline

May 1, 2025 → Apr 30, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

The project strengthens governance and services for sustainable and climate-resilient WASH systems in the province of Madesh. At the macro level, it promotes system-strengthening approaches to integrate the WASH sector, cross-sectoral policy strategies and sustainable financing models. Regionally and locally, the project aims to improve services by integrating and connecting public and private actors, political lobbying, institu- tionalized WASH plans and more resilient infrastructure.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 1.2M

Timeline

May 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to improve the living conditions of families affected by HIV/AIDS in the project area. It is aimed at people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. In order to improve the well-being of those affected, they receive psychosocial and medical support in the form of outpatient or inpatient medical treatment, regular tests, psychosocial counselling, etc. The educational and nutritional opportunities for children infected and affected by HIV are improved by, among other things, supporting school attendance (e.g. school materials) and providing nutritional supplements. The project strengthens individuals and families affected by HIV through awareness-raising and income-generating activities, among other things. It offers individuals and families affected by HIV practical ways to generate income, including goat rearing. Through partnerships with local actors and training institutions, beneficiaries receive vocational training that equips them with skills for self-employment or better job opportunities.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 136K

Timeline

Mar 1, 2025 → Feb 28, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

The Gender-Friendly Agroforestry Project is a comprehensive initiative that aims to empower women, enhance sustainable livelihoods, and build climate resilience in the Solukhumbu region. By promoting gender-responsive agroforestry practices, providing infrastructure and resources, and facilitating market access, the project contributes to the socio-economic development of rural communities. Through collaboration with local governments and institutions, the project seeks to institutionalize its achievements and ensure the long-term sustainability of agroforestry initiatives. By addressing climate change challenges and promoting biodiversity conservation, the project paves the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for the region.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 116K

Timeline

Dec 1, 2025 → Nov 30, 2027

Coverage

Solukhumbu, Koshi

Context: The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has supported health and social protection system development in Nepal since 1994. Significant progress has been made since the civil war ended in 2006, with notable reductions in maternal and infant mortality. However, societal gender stereotypes and discrimination remain pervasive, posing multiple challenges in the health sector. Inequalities in health access, coupled with corruption risks, deepen existing social tensions. Addressing these challenges requires enhancing institutional mechanisms, empowering vulnerable populations, and tailoring health services and insurance schemes to their needs, aiming to reduce disparities and improve overall health outcomes. Objective: The availability and accessibility of gender responsive health services and social protection provision for women and marginalized groups have improved at both the national and local levels. Approach: S2GESI supports the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and selected municipalities in two provinces in implementing the National Strategy of the Ministry of Health and Population on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI). It aims to make gender-responsive health services available and accessible for women and marginalized groups at both national and local levels. It focuses on three key areas: a) mainstreaming of the GESI strategy of the MoHP in municipal health management through demand-driven sector planning for gender-sensitive health services provisions. b) increasing health insurance coverage and access to good quality health services for wom-en and marginalized groups, facilitated by improved enrolment strategies and electronic birth registration to address the gender gap, c) implementing approaches to lower supply-side barriers to access health services, including gender-responsive action plans to increase utilisation of good quality health care services by marginalized and vulnerable population

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 6.0M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2024 → Jun 30, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Context: The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has sup-ported Nepal’s health sector development since 1994. Nepal’s social health security schemes, introduced in recent years, remain underdeveloped, leaving citizens inadequately protected and perpetuating inequities in healthcare access. Moreover, systemic deficits hinder modernization, particularly in digitalization, crucial for im-proving health service delivery. Objective: The institutional capacities of state actors in the health system, in particular the Ministry of Health and Population, the Health Insurance Board and selected municipal health authorities in two provinces, to implement the Nepal Health Sector Strategic Plan have been enhanced. Approach: S2HSS II aims to strengthen the abilities of key actors in the health sector, particularly the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), the Health Insurance Board (HIB), and selected sub-national health authorities in two provinces, to provide equitable and quality healthcare services for everyone. Building on past achievements, it focuses on three main areas: a) Strengthening organizational management and improving the financial sustainability of na-tional health insurance program, that involves supporting HIB to develop strategies for sus-tainable financing and efficient claims management, as a foundation to increase insurance coverage among poor and vulnerable populations. b) Promoting evidence-based health management through data-driven decision-making and citizen participation, leading to efficient sectoral planning at sub national level and c) Strengthening digital health information systems by establishing standards, ensuring in-teroperability and allowing efficient data exchange leading to better data-driven decision-making, reduced costs, and enhanced public health outcomes.

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 9.1M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2024 → Sep 30, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

Inclusive health services for people of Jumla and Mugu districts, Nepal

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 701K

Timeline

Dec 1, 2022 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Jumla, Mugu

Improving education and counseling services in Gokarneshwor in the areas of health and environment, with a focus on girls and women

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 181K

Timeline

Sep 1, 2022 → Aug 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Media in Nepal: Nepal: An independent journalism academy promotes critical digital journalism

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 891K

Timeline

Sep 19, 2022 → Mar 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Medical Emergency Response Teams and Access to Health Services in rural Western Nepal

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 394K

Timeline

Dec 1, 2022 → Nov 30, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Promotion of child, adolescent and maternal health in Dolakha district

Organization

GIZ Nepal

Budget

USD 479K

Timeline

Nov 1, 2022 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Dolakha, Bagmati