Development projects in Nepal

24/7 pool as emergency support to the immediately arising crises

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 41K

Timeline

Feb 29, 2012 → Jun 28, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

This project aims to assess the needs of Nepali entrepreneurs linked to Dutch PSD programmes or Dutch investors regarding the situation of their buildings, labs, factories and workshops due to structural damage after the earthquake of 25 April 2015.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 27K

Timeline

Aug 1, 2015 → Dec 17, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

The objective is to implement Fit-For-Purpose Land Administration in three pilot areas affected by earthquakes. It will demonstrate to the government (central and local), UN-Habitat, and local stakeholders alternative ways to speed up land registration and reconstruction.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 344K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Oct 25, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

Den övergripande målsättningen för Cultivating Change är att bidra till att kvinnor på landsbygden och deras samhällen har ökad motståndskraft, mat/livsmedel, näring och inkomstsäkerhet och har tillsammans med sina rörelser makten att omvandla/förbättra de befintliga systemen som karakteriseras av ojämlikhet och kränkningar av rättigheter som orsakar hunger, negativa klimateffekter och ekologiskt sammanbrott. Målsättningen bidrar till tre utmaningar: hållbar livsmedelsproduktion inom de planetära gränserna (SDG 1, 2, 12, 13, 15), resiliensutmaningen (SDG 2, 13, 15) och jämlikhetsutmaningen i livsmedelsvärdekedjan (SDG 5, 8). Slutresultaten förväntas vara att: 1. Kvinnor på landsbygden och deras samhällen har ökat mat-, närings- och inkomstsäkerheten och bygger tillsammans med sina rörelser rättvisa, hållbara och motståndskraftiga livsmedelssystem för alla; 2. Kvinnor på landsbygden och deras samhällen har säkrat mark- och resursrättigheter och leder tillsammans med sina rörelser aktivt inkluderande styrning och hållbar förvaltning av sina naturresurser; samt 3. Kvinnor på landsbygden och deras samhällen har ökat motståndskraften mot klimatförändringar och leder tillsammans med sina rörelser klimatåtgärder. Insatsen har ett tydligt fokus på biologisk mångfald inom jordbruket, klimat anpassning kopplat till utvecklingen av lokala fröer/utsäde, påverkansarbete och ansvarsutkrävande av privata och offentliga aktörer kring hållbara och rättvisa livsmedelssystem, samt kvinnors ekonomiska egenmakt och tryggade inkomster. OxfamN har också integrerat nationell, regional och global nivå i upplägget av den nya insatsen, till skillnad från i SeedsGROW där det fanns en projektdel som hanterade nationellt genomförande och en annan på global kampanjnivå.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 237K

Timeline

Apr 30, 2024 → Sep 30, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Den övergripande målsättningen för Cultivating Change är att bidra till att kvinnor på landsbygden och deras samhällen har ökad motståndskraft, mat/livsmedel, näring och inkomstsäkerhet och har tillsammans med sina rörelser makten att omvandla/förbättra de befintliga systemen som karakteriseras av ojämlikhet och kränkningar av rättigheter som orsakar hunger, negativa klimateffekter och ekologiskt sammanbrott. Målsättningen bidrar till tre utmaningar: hållbar livsmedelsproduktion inom de planetära gränserna (SDG 1, 2, 12, 13, 15), resiliensutmaningen (SDG 2, 13, 15) och jämlikhetsutmaningen i livsmedelsvärdekedjan (SDG 5, 8). Slutresultaten förväntas vara att: 1. Kvinnor på landsbygden och deras samhällen har ökat mat-, närings- och inkomstsäkerheten och bygger tillsammans med sina rörelser rättvisa, hållbara och motståndskraftiga livsmedelssystem för alla; 2. Kvinnor på landsbygden och deras samhällen har säkrat mark- och resursrättigheter och leder tillsammans med sina rörelser aktivt inkluderande styrning och hållbar förvaltning av sina naturresurser; samt 3. Kvinnor på landsbygden och deras samhällen har ökat motståndskraften mot klimatförändringar och leder tillsammans med sina rörelser klimatåtgärder. Insatsen har ett tydligt fokus på biologisk mångfald inom jordbruket, klimat anpassning kopplat till utvecklingen av lokala fröer/utsäde, påverkansarbete och ansvarsutkrävande av privata och offentliga aktörer kring hållbara och rättvisa livsmedelssystem, samt kvinnors ekonomiska egenmakt och tryggade inkomster. OxfamN har också integrerat nationell, regional och global nivå i upplägget av den nya insatsen, till skillnad från i SeedsGROW där det fanns en projektdel som hanterade nationellt genomförande och en annan på global kampanjnivå.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 30, 2024 → Sep 30, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Goal of this projectFacilitating informal dialogue among middle grounders of different interest groups to further the interests of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 577

Timeline

Oct 15, 2014 → May 18, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

A feasibility study to examine viability of a high quality maternal and newborn health package including technologies and services.The activities will be concentrated around the Dhulikhel Hospital, a not-for-profit, non-government tertiary level hospital, that runs 18 primary level Outreach Clinics and also provides (para)medical training services.The catchment population is the approximately 179 thousand women of the reproductive age and newborns living in the districts of Kavrepalanchok and Sindhupalchok, of which over one fifth (21.69%) is living in poverty.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 170K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2015 → Jun 5, 2017

Coverage

kabhrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok

The project facilitates the mobilization, development, strengthening, and networking of community-based organizations (CBOs) and people's organizations in two districts in eastern Nepal that lack basic infrastructure, government resources, and social sector support systems. The project focuses on promoting equitable socio-economic development by empowering local people, particularly marginalized and disadvantaged groups. It aims to improve health and sanitation in rural communities by increasing livelihood and employment opportunities for women, Dalits, and other disadvantaged groups. The project includes advocating and networking for social justice, good governance, and pro-poor development. It supports democracy programming by addressing the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and ex-combatants, especially women, who are returning home after years of conflict. The project is implemented by Rural Reconstruction Nepal, in partnership with local CBOs, non-governmental organizations, and relevant government agencies.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 2.7M

Timeline

Nov 6, 2008 → Sep 11, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Nepal. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty. The objective of this CFLI is to support Nepal's peace process by promoting community reconciliation and enhanced community economic opportunities. It also supports the protection and promotion of human rights. The main organizations eligible for funding are community-based organizations and national level non-governmental organizations.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 316K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2011 → Mar 31, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

Sahakarya aims to improve socio-economic conditions of selected communities by promoting equitable and representative community-based organizations (CBOs) capable of managing local resources and interacting with locally elected bodies and government agencies. The goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of poverty in the hilly regions of Nepal by strengthening community-based organizations (CBOs) through economic and social development. The project is being implemented in the Mid and Far Western Districts: Jumla, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Surkhet, and Dailekh. The Canadian Executing Agency is Canadian Centre for Studies and International Cooperation (CECI) and the Social Welfare Council (SWC) is the Nepalese government counterpart.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 3.3M

Timeline

Mar 13, 2003 → Nov 15, 2012

Coverage

Dailekh, Jumla

Sahakarya aims to improve socio-economic condition of selected communities by promoting equitable and representative community-based organizations (CBOs) capable of managing local resources and interacting with locally elected bodies and government agencies. The goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of poverty in the hilly regions of Nepal by strengthening community-based organizations (CBOs) through economic and social development. The project is being implemented in the Mid and Far Western Districts: Jumla, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Surkhet, and Dailekh, focusing on market-oriented agricultural production. The Canadian Executing Agency is the Centre for Studies and International Cooperation (CECI) and the Social Welfare Council (SWC) is the Nepalese government counterpart.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 824K

Timeline

Oct 4, 2010 → Mar 28, 2013

Coverage

Dailekh, Jumla

EngageMedia is a non-profit organisation which promotes digital rights, open and secure technology, and social issue documentary. Combining video, technology, knowledge, and networks, EngageMedia supports Asia-Pacific and global changemakers advocating for human rights, democracy, and the environment. In collaboration with diverse networks and communities, EngageMedia defends and advances digital rights. The proposed budget is total US$ 2,166,100, approximately SEK 23,000,000 for 3 year programmes - Year 1 US$660,642, Year 2 US$745,666, and Year 3 US$759,791. EngageMedia's analysis shows that the human rights community in the Asia-Pacific is working amidst a backdrop of large-scale disinformation, rising authoritarianism, intensified surveillance, increased censorship, and surging violent extremism, all exacerbated by advancing unregulated machine learning, increasing weaponization of cyber laws, and weakening democratic institutions. These issues were emphasized across EngageMedia's range of initiatives. To counter digital authoritarianism and the closure of civic spaces, EngageMedia seeks support to contribute to: 1) Greater freedoms for change-seekers, change-makers and filmmakers for climate justice and digital rights; 2) Greater understanding for civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage in public policy development, particularly in countering disinformation, platform accountability, and AI governance; 3) Greater solidarity among digital rights CSOs; and 4) Greater security for human rights defenders through the adoption and development of open and secure technologies. EngageMedia also requests support to develop and implement an updated strategy for 2026-2028 that would position EngageMedia to be more effective and optimal in addressing significant challenges and issues in South and Southeast Asia.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

EngageMedia is a non-profit organisation which promotes digital rights, open and secure technology, and social issue documentary. Combining video, technology, knowledge, and networks, EngageMedia supports Asia-Pacific and global changemakers advocating for human rights, democracy, and the environment. In collaboration with diverse networks and communities, EngageMedia defends and advances digital rights. The proposed budget is total US$ 2,166,100, approximately SEK 23,000,000 for 3 year programmes - Year 1 US$660,642, Year 2 US$745,666, and Year 3 US$759,791. EngageMedia's analysis shows that the human rights community in the Asia-Pacific is working amidst a backdrop of large-scale disinformation, rising authoritarianism, intensified surveillance, increased censorship, and surging violent extremism, all exacerbated by advancing unregulated machine learning, increasing weaponization of cyber laws, and weakening democratic institutions. These issues were emphasized across EngageMedia's range of initiatives. To counter digital authoritarianism and the closure of civic spaces, EngageMedia seeks support to contribute to: 1) Greater freedoms for change-seekers, change-makers and filmmakers for climate justice and digital rights; 2) Greater understanding for civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage in public policy development, particularly in countering disinformation, platform accountability, and AI governance; 3) Greater solidarity among digital rights CSOs; and 4) Greater security for human rights defenders through the adoption and development of open and secure technologies. EngageMedia also requests support to develop and implement an updated strategy for 2026-2028 that would position EngageMedia to be more effective and optimal in addressing significant challenges and issues in South and Southeast Asia.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 59K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

International capacity development programme related to crisis management and risk management. Government disaster risk management organisations, civil society and academia organisations having participated in the ITP will have increased cooperation and information sharing in relation to disaster risk management information and experience sharing. Organisations will have key individuals that have strengthened capacity (increased knowledge, skills and changed behaviour) to support strengthened organisational performance and outputs for disaster risk management.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 1, 2018 → Oct 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

The Asia-Pacific region, which is at the forefront of modern global development, is becoming more economically integrated, as well as more closely linked through a complex web of roads, rail, hydropower dams, economic zones, energy grids, natural resource exploitation, and agricultural supply chains. This creates economic opportunities for communities, countries, and beyond, but it also carries unsettling risks. Moreover, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the region is facing increased social, economic, and environmental challenges, putting additional pressure on vulnerable groups. The unsustainable exploitation of forest landscapes in the region takes place amongst opaque governance mechanisms and financial interests. Forests in the region are threatened by each of these trends and related trade-offs, but forests are a big part of the solutions too. Forest regulate ecosystems, protect biodiversity, play an important role in the carbon cycle, stabilize the climate, support livelihoods, and can help drive sustainable growth. When a forest is managed sustainably, it can significantly improve the resilience of both ecosystems and societies. To continue its work in forest landscapes and to meet those needs and challenges, RECOFTC developed the Strategic Plan 2023-2028, which aims to contribute to positive outcomes for people, forests, and ecosystems in RECOFTC focal countries and priority landscapes through progress toward four linked goals related to climate change, gender equality and social inclusion, governance and rights, and community benefits. The key focus is to strengthen capacities, rights and governance to ensure that local people can maintain and benefit equitably from sustainable forest landscapes in the Asia-Pacific region. The Embassy assesses that the intervention is in line with the objectives and theory of change of Sweden's Regional Development Cooperation Strategy in Asia and the Pacific 2022-2026, which promotes for sustainable forest management in the region through a method that incorporates aspects for human rights, gender equality, poor people, and the environment.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 1, 2023 → Jul 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

International capacity development programme related to crisis management and risk management. Government disaster risk management organisations, civil society and academia organisations having participated in the ITP will have increased cooperation and information sharing in relation to disaster risk management information and experience sharing. Organisations will have key individuals that have strengthened capacity (increased knowledge, skills and changed behaviour) to support strengthened organisational performance and outputs for disaster risk management.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 51K

Timeline

Jun 1, 2018 → Oct 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

The Asia-Pacific region, which is at the forefront of modern global development, is becoming more economically integrated, as well as more closely linked through a complex web of roads, rail, hydropower dams, economic zones, energy grids, natural resource exploitation, and agricultural supply chains. This creates economic opportunities for communities, countries, and beyond, but it also carries unsettling risks. Moreover, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the region is facing increased social, economic, and environmental challenges, putting additional pressure on vulnerable groups. The unsustainable exploitation of forest landscapes in the region takes place amongst opaque governance mechanisms and financial interests. Forests in the region are threatened by each of these trends and related trade-offs, but forests are a big part of the solutions too. Forest regulate ecosystems, protect biodiversity, play an important role in the carbon cycle, stabilize the climate, support livelihoods, and can help drive sustainable growth. When a forest is managed sustainably, it can significantly improve the resilience of both ecosystems and societies. To continue its work in forest landscapes and to meet those needs and challenges, RECOFTC developed the Strategic Plan 2023-2028, which aims to contribute to positive outcomes for people, forests, and ecosystems in RECOFTC focal countries and priority landscapes through progress toward four linked goals related to climate change, gender equality and social inclusion, governance and rights, and community benefits. The key focus is to strengthen capacities, rights and governance to ensure that local people can maintain and benefit equitably from sustainable forest landscapes in the Asia-Pacific region. The Embassy assesses that the intervention is in line with the objectives and theory of change of Sweden's Regional Development Cooperation Strategy in Asia and the Pacific 2022-2026, which promotes for sustainable forest management in the region through a method that incorporates aspects for human rights, gender equality, poor people, and the environment.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 315K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2023 → Jul 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

The Asia-Pacific region, which is at the forefront of modern global development, is becoming more economically integrated, as well as more closely linked through a complex web of roads, rail, hydropower dams, economic zones, energy grids, natural resource exploitation, and agricultural supply chains. This creates economic opportunities for communities, countries, and beyond, but it also carries unsettling risks. Moreover, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the region is facing increased social, economic, and environmental challenges, putting additional pressure on vulnerable groups. The unsustainable exploitation of forest landscapes in the region takes place amongst opaque governance mechanisms and financial interests. Forests in the region are threatened by each of these trends and related trade-offs, but forests are a big part of the solutions too. Forest regulate ecosystems, protect biodiversity, play an important role in the carbon cycle, stabilize the climate, support livelihoods, and can help drive sustainable growth. When a forest is managed sustainably, it can significantly improve the resilience of both ecosystems and societies. To continue its work in forest landscapes and to meet those needs and challenges, RECOFTC developed the Strategic Plan 2023-2028, which aims to contribute to positive outcomes for people, forests, and ecosystems in RECOFTC focal countries and priority landscapes through progress toward four linked goals related to climate change, gender equality and social inclusion, governance and rights, and community benefits. The key focus is to strengthen capacities, rights and governance to ensure that local people can maintain and benefit equitably from sustainable forest landscapes in the Asia-Pacific region. The Embassy assesses that the intervention is in line with the objectives and theory of change of Sweden's Regional Development Cooperation Strategy in Asia and the Pacific 2022-2026, which promotes for sustainable forest management in the region through a method that incorporates aspects for human rights, gender equality, poor people, and the environment.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 13K

Timeline

Aug 1, 2024 → Jun 30, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

The long term impact of the MHTF is to fulfil the rights of every women, adolescent girls and newborn to equitable and accountable access to quality maternal and newborn health in the context of comprehensive SRHR, without discrimination. The following three Goals are to be achieved: 1. Commitments: Increased political commitment & sustainable financing towards SRHR/MNH in the MHTF countries and at regional and global level 2. Care and services: Improved access to quality SRHR/MNH services in the context of strengthened, more resilient and integrated health systems 3. Communities: Increased integration of SRHR/MNH health into community health and accountability systems Through the following six Outcomes: 1. An enabling policy and financial environment: engage in aligned support and dialogue on policy and financing to advance universal coverage of SRHR, and on integration of MNH/SRHR. (Result 1) 2. Quality of MNH services: support the delivery of quality MNH services (ANC, childbirth, PNC, EmONC, obstetric fistula and other morbidities prevention and treatment, essential newborn care, comprehensive abortion care) as part of a comprehensive package of SRHR services. (Result 2) 3. Promote and strengthen midwifery and other human resources: to deliver integrated, respectful, quality SRH services (Result 2) 4. MNH commodities uptake: increase health systems readiness to ensure availability of the full range of quality-assured maternal and newborn health commodities and supplies (Result 2) 5. Community engagement and empowerment of women and girls: Engaging communities to support linkages between health facilities and communities for referrals, MH promotion, WASH, identification of danger signs, demand of quality services, integration of fistula survivors and supporting adolescent girls and women as agents of change in accessing rights-based, person-centered MNH services (Result 3) 6. Maternal and newborn health data and research: strengthen systems for analysing and using maternal health data, monitoring provision of MNH care, and addressing causes of maternal deaths through MPDSR programmes and support implementation research in MNH. (Crosscutting)

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 314K

Timeline

May 1, 2024 → Jun 30, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

The long term impact of the MHTF is to fulfil the rights of every women, adolescent girls and newborn to equitable and accountable access to quality maternal and newborn health in the context of comprehensive SRHR, without discrimination. The following three Goals are to be achieved: 1. Commitments: Increased political commitment & sustainable financing towards SRHR/MNH in the MHTF countries and at regional and global level 2. Care and services: Improved access to quality SRHR/MNH services in the context of strengthened, more resilient and integrated health systems 3. Communities: Increased integration of SRHR/MNH health into community health and accountability systems Through the following six Outcomes: 1. An enabling policy and financial environment: engage in aligned support and dialogue on policy and financing to advance universal coverage of SRHR, and on integration of MNH/SRHR. (Result 1) 2. Quality of MNH services: support the delivery of quality MNH services (ANC, childbirth, PNC, EmONC, obstetric fistula and other morbidities prevention and treatment, essential newborn care, comprehensive abortion care) as part of a comprehensive package of SRHR services. (Result 2) 3. Promote and strengthen midwifery and other human resources: to deliver integrated, respectful, quality SRH services (Result 2) 4. MNH commodities uptake: increase health systems readiness to ensure availability of the full range of quality-assured maternal and newborn health commodities and supplies (Result 2) 5. Community engagement and empowerment of women and girls: Engaging communities to support linkages between health facilities and communities for referrals, MH promotion, WASH, identification of danger signs, demand of quality services, integration of fistula survivors and supporting adolescent girls and women as agents of change in accessing rights-based, person-centered MNH services (Result 3) 6. Maternal and newborn health data and research: strengthen systems for analysing and using maternal health data, monitoring provision of MNH care, and addressing causes of maternal deaths through MPDSR programmes and support implementation research in MNH. (Crosscutting)

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 1, 2024 → Jun 30, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

The BAE (Bilateral Associate Expert) program was initiated by Sida in 1985, as a complement to the multilateral/UN program, JPO (Junior Professional Officer). The objective of the BAE program is to provide technical assistance to and strengthen capacity of the receiving organization through a young expert. A BAE is a young professional below the age of 33, who holds a university degree and has at least two years of relevant, paid, work experience. In the recruitment process, Sida and the receiving organization look for young professionals with knowledge and skills relevant for the organization, as well as the potential and willingness to learn and grow during the assignment. BAE:s are mainly placed within a cooperating partner organization in the global south, be it local/international NGO:s, public agencies, ministries, etc. working with international development, such as International Planned Parenthood Foundation, Saferworld, Slum Dwellers International, Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association, Agence de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable in Mali, etc. The receiving organization drafts the ToR and is highly involved in the recruitment process, in order to ensure local ownership. Before deployment, all BAE:s undergo a one week onboarding in Sweden, to prepare for their missions. The BAE contract is for maximum three years and before starting the third year, a BAE may relocate to an Embassy working with international development.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 6, 2017 → Nov 1, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

The Gender and Energy Innovation Facility (GEIF) aimed to spur innovation for gender transformation in the energy sector. By generating new insights on addressing persistent challenges to provide access to energy in a gender inclusive way, possible (scalable) solutions were identified. GEIF was implemented by Hivos, the Energising Development programme (EnDev) and the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS), and included funding from SIDA.Local and regional organisations in Kenya, Nepal and Tanzania were invited to apply, join 5-days innovation bootcamps to develop their idea, and finally submit their developed idea in a concept note for selection. Ten projects were implemented, four from Kenya, three from Nepal, and three from Tanzania. Overall conclusions that can be drawn at the end of the GEIF is that the pilot project implementers have enhanced their knowledge and understanding of gender concepts in their sector, and succeeded in 'shifting the needle' towards gender equality in the energy sector.The areas that demonstrated the highest potential for long-term impact are:• The development of new products or services associated with clean energy.• Access to clean(er) energy.• The empowerment of women via upskilling them in traditionally male-dominated roles and sectors, for instance by training them in repairing and maintaining induction stoves or installing solar technology.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 112K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2020 → May 26, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Dutch Spark is a unique collaboration between Netherlands-based public, business, finance, carbon, and development partners. Its primary goal is to accelerate the transition to clean cooking.The organisation functions as a community of practice, acquiring and sharing knowledge, creating support, and demonstrating successful concepts in practice.The mission of Dutch Spark is to contribute to the accessibility of clean and efficient cooking solutions, with a preference for non-fossil fuels, for all. The vision of the organisation is that by 2030, everyone will have access to affordable clean cooking solutions, with the cleanest and most efficient technologies possible.Dutch Spark is also involved in various projects, such as 'Partners in Pellets' in Rwanda, which aims to develop the market for pellets in combination with using a clean gasifier.Dutch Spark operates in various regions and countries, including East Asia and the Pacific, South Asia, Latin America, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.RemarkDue to the transparency with regard to the IATI projects, a non-ODA country has been included in this project.More information: Dutch Spark for clean cooking solutionsUrl = https://dutch-spark.org/

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 2K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → May 3, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

The project, a collaboration between Practical Action, the National Association of Community Electricity Users' Nepal (NACEUN), and the Ajummery Bikas Foundation (ABF), with funding support through the EnDev Innovation Window of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) was implemented in two districts of the Gandaki Province, Parbhat and Syangja. The digital platforms developed are aimed at accelerating the eCooking market.The project focuses on three key areas: 1. The development of web/mobile-based digital applications for eCooking market actors and users;2. Capacity building of eCooking users and supply chain actors in utilising digital applications for informed decision-making; and 3. Establishing linkages between demand and supply chain actors to promote eCooking market development. The project is perceived to be a commendable attempt to introduce digital platforms in the clean cooking sector. Although the number of cookstove sales through digital platforms remained at just about two-thirds of the target, the overall information reach exceeded the numbers.The project successfully promoted digital innovations on both the demand and supply sides. It had a positive impact on users' perception of eCooking technology, empowering rural women in decision-making, and promoting a clean kitchen environment for end users.The project's implementation demonstrated efficiency, offering cost-effectiveness and time-saving benefits through the digital platform. Sustainability can be achieved through the platform's adaptability and stakeholder collaboration.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 273K

Timeline

Nov 1, 2021 → Oct 19, 2023

Coverage

Syangja, Gandaki

To spur and structure learning and knowledge exchange within EnDev and the SDG 7 community, the EnDev Learning & Innovation Agenda (ELIA) was created in 2020, to facilitate learning and knowledge sharing via regular exchange meetings, as well as to develop knowledge products based on shared experience and research.ELIA encompasses the set-up of a Community of Practice (COP) on specific thematic topics, including Innovative Finance for Energy Access, through which EnDev aims to enhance literacy around the financial tools for energy access, identify important innovations that contribute to closing the financing gap for SDG 7, and understand where more innovation is needed.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 3K

Timeline

Mar 1, 2023 → Aug 15, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Under this contract, expertise was mobilised to investigatge the degree to which clean cooking activities contribute towards preservation of biodiversity.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 420

Timeline

Apr 17, 2023 → Sep 25, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

EnDev Programme Management, under the mandate of the Consultative Group, contracted the consortium PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory N.V. (PwC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VUA) and SEO Economics (SEO) to perform a real-time evaluation of the EnDev programme between 2020 and 2023.The three evaluation objectives were to1. assess EnDev against the OECD-DAC criteria and additionality,2. assess the management's fit for purpose, and3. use the results for strategic learning, in order to allow EnDev to refine and reinforce its strategy and implementation.To meet the evaluation's objectives, a performance evaluation and a process evaluation were conducted. The evaluation had a mixed-method nature, and used monitoring data analysis, in-depth case studies, a stakeholder survey, interviews and a systematic literature review.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 23K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2020 → Nov 6, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

The project makes sures that the Energy Access Market Development (EAMD) Scorecards are methodologically sound, regularly updated, and actively uses the methodology in the Energising Development (EnDev), Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Clean Cooking (SEE Clean Cooking) and SDG7 Results programmes.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 3K

Timeline

Jun 1, 2022 → Oct 9, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

The objective of this evaluation is, on the one hand, to generate learnings which contribute to the knowledge gained from previous evaluations. The aim is to complete the evaluation of the EnDev portfolio when it comes to effectiveness, relevance, coherence, sustainability and impact and to shed special light on the newest strategic priorities, and by doing so to close the gap between what was already concluded by previous studies and what was still not evaluated in depth. On the other hand, this evaluation will be forward-looking, assessing the EnDev instruments against the needs of the sector and build on these learnings to benefit the sector as a whole and for a potential future programme.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 43K

Timeline

Sep 1, 2025 → Oct 1, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The Dutch Spark is a unique collaboration between Netherlands-based public, business, finance, carbon, and development partners to accelerate the transition to clean cooking.Founded in 2015 as a Community of Practice, Dutch Spark has since made a constructive contribution to highlighting Dutch knowledge and expertise regarding clean and efficient cooking, and has developed into an important network for knowledge exchange.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 3K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal