Development projects in Nepal

This is a FPIC Research follow-up/advocacy strategy. Oxfam together with Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC), and with research by Dr. Navin Rai, examinedthe International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) and FMO’s (Dutch Development Bank) implementation ofits Free,Prior and Informed Consent commitment at the Upper Trishuli-1hydroelectric project.IFC is the lead arranger ofthe debt package for the UT-1 project involving eight other lenders among them the Dutch Development Bank, FMO. The financing is provided to the privately-owned Nepal Water and Energy Development Company (NWEDC) that is majority owned by the Korean Southeast Power Corporation.The research assessed and compared the extent to which the NWEDC’s interpretation of FPIC aligns with best practice and the Oxfam definitionof FPIC, and whether NWEDC behavior and process aligns with FPIC requirements as defined in IFC’s performance standards 7 on indigenous peoples. IFC’s performance standards 7 on indigenous peoples will be the primary standard against which FPIC implementation will be evaluated, since FMO has adopted IFC’s performance standards. This researchprovided communities with the opportunity to expresstheir views on howagreement-making with communitieshas taken place, how consent has been reached, and how FPIC has been implemented. Documenting and sharing lessons learned with stakeholders nationally and globally is key in improvingthe situation for the affected communities of the Trishuli dam, as well asFPIC practices in Nepal, and around the world. This report follows and builds on research, carried out by LAHURNIPin 2017,in Rasuwa District. This research highlighted key concerns from communities related to inadequateconsultation and engagement in decision making. In 2018 in a three-monthperiod, an FPIC process took place, even though we can challenge the fact that the Free and Prior components were already violated, as land was acquired already back in 2011 and 2012. This research contributes to Oxfam’s work on FPIC and financial institutions under the SIDA2GROW plan focusing on Leveraging progress within one IFI to encourage more IFIs to follow suit, with a specific emphasis on strengthening policy and/or practice regarding FPIC andmeaningful consultation for Indigenous Peoples and/or Local communities.

Organization

Oxfam Novib

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 15, 2022 → Mar 31, 2023

Coverage

Rasuwa, Bagmati

A $1,494,645 Bilateral grant from GCDT-Global Crop Diversity Trust to IRRI for Long-term Partnership between GCDT and IRRI's Harnessing Rice Genetic Diversity to Accelerate Impact Theme

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 19K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

A $200,388 Windows 1 & 2 grant from CGIAR Fund to IRRI for Proposal for the community of practice (CoP) on Poverty Reduction, Livelihoods & Jobs

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 3K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $4,800 Bilateral grant from VERRA to IRRI for Expert assessment of the draft methodology: Improved Management in Paddy Rice Production Systems (M0253)

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 62

Timeline

Jun 25, 2024 → Sep 30, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Development co-operation with Nepal

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2008 → Dec 31, 2008

Coverage

Nepal

Development co-operation Agency: 99 SI

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2009 → Dec 31, 2009

Coverage

Nepal

Additional Financing for Nepal-India Electricity Transmission and Trade Project

Organization

AidData

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 24, 2013 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

Kali Gandaki A Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project (KGAHPRP)

Organization

AidData

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 15, 2013 → Jun 30, 2017

Coverage

Gandaki, Nepal

NP: Financial sector stability DPC

Organization

AidData

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 27, 2013 → Dec 31, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

Swedish Institute Study Scholarship.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2012 → Dec 31, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

This programme will provide young Nepalis with the opportunities to improve their employability, productivity and decision-making. It will continue and expand DFID’s ambition on skills training in Nepal, by providing skills training to at least 100,000 poor and disadvantaged young Nepalis - especially women- so that they can access better jobs and higher incomes. In response to the April 2015 earthquake, one component will focus DFID resources on providing skills to Nepalis in earthquake-resistant housing construction to help with the enormous reconstruction needs in earthquake-affected districts.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 29, 2015 → Jun 17, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Skills for Employment Programme (SEP) Implementation - Capital is a component of Skills for Employment Programme reported by FCDO with a funding type of 104 - Procurement of Services and a budget of £1,045,723. It works in the following sector(s): Vocational training, Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility, Basic life skills for adults, Informal/semi-formal financial intermediaries.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 4.4M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2022 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Technical Assistance to Skills for Employment Programme through International Labour Organisation is a component of Skills for Employment Programme reported by FCDO with a funding type of 109 - Multilateral organisation and a budget of £2,174,691. It works in the following sector(s): Employment creation, Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 3.4M

Timeline

Jul 3, 2017 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

The programme aims to provide employment outcomes to at least 100,000 poor and disadvantaged Nepalese youth - enabling them to access employment and better jobs, and to secure improved working conditions and higher incomes.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 17.7M

Timeline

Jan 5, 2017 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Study on Nepal Migration and Remittance is a component of Skills for Employment Programme reported by FCDO with a funding type of 104 - Procurement of Services and a budget of £28,461. It works in the following sector(s): Research/scientific institutions.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 35K

Timeline

Nov 21, 2016 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Supply Chain Strengthening of construction Materials and Tools in Earthquake Affected Districts is a component of Skills for Employment Programme reported by FCDO with a funding type of 111 - Not for profit organisation and a budget of £1,552,772. It works in the following sector(s): Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 2.2M

Timeline

Apr 15, 2016 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

The activity does not have a description. You can contact Sida for more information. Call +46 8 698 50 00 or send an e-mail to sida@sida.se.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 356K

Timeline

Jan 1, 1998 → Jun 28, 1999

Coverage

Nepal

A $3,000,000 Bilateral grant from Cargill to IFPRI for ENHANCING NUTRITION THROUGH BIOFORTIFICATION

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 51K

Timeline

Jun 1, 2024 → May 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

A $600,000 Bilateral grant from UN Women-United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women to IFPRI for JP RWEE PHASE 2: WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN AGRICULTURE INDEX (WEAI) CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 10K

Timeline

Mar 25, 2024 → Nov 17, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

The support will train affected, disadvantaged homeowners to be able to reconstruct their houses damaged or lost in the earthquake.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 4.8M

Timeline

Apr 15, 2016 → Sep 30, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

A $294,976 Bilateral grant from Korea-Rural Development Administration to IFPRI for ADVANCEMENT OF COUNTRY-LEVEL CROP GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY ESTIMATION TECHNOLOGY USING CROP MODELS

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 5K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

A $32,068 Bilateral grant from OECD-The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to IFPRI for THE POTENTIAL OF WATER SAVINGS IN FOOD SYSTEMS: TRADEOFFS WITH FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH/WELFARE

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 544

Timeline

Apr 1, 2024 → Jun 30, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Development co-operation

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2010 → Dec 31, 2010

Coverage

Nepal

Additional Financing for the Project for Agriculture Commercialization and Trade

Organization

AidData

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 15, 2012 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

Second Additional Financing for the Poverty Alleviation FundII Project

Organization

AidData

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 5, 2013 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

A $46,400 Bilateral grant from FAO-Food and Agriculture Organization to IFPRI for AGR HUMAN & SOCIAL CAPITL

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 786

Timeline

Aug 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $323,625 Bilateral grant from Ireland-Irish Aid to IFPRI for ADV SRVCS & RAPID SUPPORT

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 5K

Timeline

Dec 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $45,000 Bilateral grant from USA-United States Agency for International Development to IFPRI for TRADE POLICY & FOOD PRICE

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 763

Timeline

Jul 12, 2023 → Jun 30, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $37,048 Bilateral grant from TUFTS University to IFPRI for USAID INN LAB YR 2

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 9K

Timeline

May 17, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

A $450,000 Bilateral grant from Rockefeller Foundation to IFPRI for FOOD SEC & DIETS

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 8K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2023 → Mar 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal