Development projects in Nepal

MDIF is a not-for-profit investment fund for independent media in countries where access to free and independent media is under threat. Through a fund structure, MDIF invests in media partners from startup to growth-stage, providing affordable debt and equity financing to independent news and information businesses in a range of countries where access to free and independent media is under threat. MDIF also supports its portfolio media partners with specialist technical advice and assistance. The primary purpose of the Amplify Asia programme is to strengthen the capacity of independent media in South and Southeast Asia by building their potential long-term sustainability to help them hold power to account and encourage the development of a well-informed and engaged civil society. The core components of the proposed programme are: coaching, specialist technical assistance, digital safety and security training and advice, gender mainstreaming and sub-grants. They will all be ongoing components throughout the five-year programme. The core of the programme is the provision of long-term business coaching to MDIF's media partners. While the coach works with the media partners on the development of an overall business strategy and various aspects of business development, some aspects of this require specialist help. The programme will provide this special technical assistance through the provision of the additional short-term specialist to address a particular need. The type of assistance can vary, from assistance to help with monetization of social media channels through to training on search engine optimization (SEO). Lastly, the sub-grants provision in the programme will allow MDIF to provide a modest funding pool that can be used to try out new business ideas of its media partners. These grants will be carefully integrated into the overall business capacity building work. Timeframes for the provision of digital safety and security assessments and training, as well as gender mainstreaming initiatives, will likewise be tailored to the specific needs of the media concerned. MDIF will hold an annual networking event for all media partners and their coaches and will also facilitate the participation by partners in regional conferences and peer-to-peer visits based on the needs and areas of focus of each media.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 26, 2023 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

SMR has submitted an additional application for Sida grants for 2018-2019 in total 122,000,000 SEK. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION Prior to this agreement period, the Pentecostal Mission's development cooperation (PMU) has not been given renewed status as a framework organization at Sida and thus no longer receives direct support from the CSO grant. Instead, PMU, which is a member organization of SMR, has chosen to apply for grants for projects in support of civil society in developing countries from SMR, which pass on grants from the CSO grant. Prior to the current sub-agreement for the period 2017-2021, SMR has already received an offer from Sida to supplement it with an additional application for the period 2018-2019, which corresponds to SMR's assessment and recommendations for support to PMU. Subsequently, PMU has submitted to SMR with an application for a grant from SMR for the period 2018-2019. BUDGET SMR is applying for a total of SEK 122,000,000 for the two-year period 2018-2019, in addition to the already agreed amount of SEK 790,000,000. This is the same amount that the PMU applied for to SMR. SMR's total budget for the supplementary application 2018-2019 is SEK 134,551,400 (including SEK 12,551,400 in own contribution). The distribution between SMR, their Swedish member organizations and the local partners changes somewhat for the period to which the supplementary application relates. Based on the total budget for the supplementary application 2018-2019, the proportion staying with the Swedish member organizations increases from 13% to 19% and the proportion staying with the local partners decreases correspondingly from 81% to 75%. About 6% still stay with SMR. BASIS FOR PAGE ASSESSMENT The preparation has largely been based on SMR's input assessment of PMU's program application, but also SMR's organizational assessment of PMU and Sida's follow-up of SMR and PMU in Kenya, May 2017. Sida has also had access to PMU's program application to SMR, and the PMU's response to SMR's supplementary questions regarding the application. THE PREPARATION Since the intervention is prepared as a supplementary intervention decision, the preparation has, as far as possible, been based on the extensive preparation made of the application for the ongoing agreement period 2017-2021. As the assessment made of the application 2017-2021 is still relevant, this has been retained and supplementary comments regarding 2018-2019 have been added where the additional application causes an updated supplementary assessment. The revisions made by the committee therefore only affect the period 2018-2019.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Apr 15, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

SMR has submitted an additional application for Sida grants for 2018-2019 in total 122,000,000 SEK. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION Prior to this agreement period, the Pentecostal Mission's development cooperation (PMU) has not been given renewed status as a framework organization at Sida and thus no longer receives direct support from the CSO grant. Instead, PMU, which is a member organization of SMR, has chosen to apply for grants for projects in support of civil society in developing countries from SMR, which pass on grants from the CSO grant. Prior to the current sub-agreement for the period 2017-2021, SMR has already received an offer from Sida to supplement it with an additional application for the period 2018-2019, which corresponds to SMR's assessment and recommendations for support to PMU. Subsequently, PMU has submitted to SMR with an application for a grant from SMR for the period 2018-2019. BUDGET SMR is applying for a total of SEK 122,000,000 for the two-year period 2018-2019, in addition to the already agreed amount of SEK 790,000,000. This is the same amount that the PMU applied for to SMR. SMR's total budget for the supplementary application 2018-2019 is SEK 134,551,400 (including SEK 12,551,400 in own contribution). The distribution between SMR, their Swedish member organizations and the local partners changes somewhat for the period to which the supplementary application relates. Based on the total budget for the supplementary application 2018-2019, the proportion staying with the Swedish member organizations increases from 13% to 19% and the proportion staying with the local partners decreases correspondingly from 81% to 75%. About 6% still stay with SMR. BASIS FOR PAGE ASSESSMENT The preparation has largely been based on SMR's input assessment of PMU's program application, but also SMR's organizational assessment of PMU and Sida's follow-up of SMR and PMU in Kenya, May 2017. Sida has also had access to PMU's program application to SMR, and the PMU's response to SMR's supplementary questions regarding the application. THE PREPARATION Since the intervention is prepared as a supplementary intervention decision, the preparation has, as far as possible, been based on the extensive preparation made of the application for the ongoing agreement period 2017-2021. As the assessment made of the application 2017-2021 is still relevant, this has been retained and supplementary comments regarding 2018-2019 have been added where the additional application causes an updated supplementary assessment. The revisions made by the committee therefore only affect the period 2018-2019.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 376K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Apr 15, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

SMR has submitted an additional application for Sida grants for 2018-2019 in total 122,000,000 SEK. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION Prior to this agreement period, the Pentecostal Mission's development cooperation (PMU) has not been given renewed status as a framework organization at Sida and thus no longer receives direct support from the CSO grant. Instead, PMU, which is a member organization of SMR, has chosen to apply for grants for projects in support of civil society in developing countries from SMR, which pass on grants from the CSO grant. Prior to the current sub-agreement for the period 2017-2021, SMR has already received an offer from Sida to supplement it with an additional application for the period 2018-2019, which corresponds to SMR's assessment and recommendations for support to PMU. Subsequently, PMU has submitted to SMR with an application for a grant from SMR for the period 2018-2019. BUDGET SMR is applying for a total of SEK 122,000,000 for the two-year period 2018-2019, in addition to the already agreed amount of SEK 790,000,000. This is the same amount that the PMU applied for to SMR. SMR's total budget for the supplementary application 2018-2019 is SEK 134,551,400 (including SEK 12,551,400 in own contribution). The distribution between SMR, their Swedish member organizations and the local partners changes somewhat for the period to which the supplementary application relates. Based on the total budget for the supplementary application 2018-2019, the proportion staying with the Swedish member organizations increases from 13% to 19% and the proportion staying with the local partners decreases correspondingly from 81% to 75%. About 6% still stay with SMR. BASIS FOR PAGE ASSESSMENT The preparation has largely been based on SMR's input assessment of PMU's program application, but also SMR's organizational assessment of PMU and Sida's follow-up of SMR and PMU in Kenya, May 2017. Sida has also had access to PMU's program application to SMR, and the PMU's response to SMR's supplementary questions regarding the application. THE PREPARATION Since the intervention is prepared as a supplementary intervention decision, the preparation has, as far as possible, been based on the extensive preparation made of the application for the ongoing agreement period 2017-2021. As the assessment made of the application 2017-2021 is still relevant, this has been retained and supplementary comments regarding 2018-2019 have been added where the additional application causes an updated supplementary assessment. The revisions made by the committee therefore only affect the period 2018-2019.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 386K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Apr 15, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

The government and social partners have promoted fundamental principles and rights at work to protect workers especially from unacceptable forms of work

Organization

ILO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2020 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

The social partners have effectively implemented good governance frameworks and rule of law on labour migration.

Organization

ILO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2020 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

The program aims to promote the cooperative model to support economic growth and improve food security in communities. The expected results are: (1) viable co-operatives provide timely, relevant and gender-sensitive programs and services to members; (2) government decision-makers are influenced by co-operative sector; (3) increased social and economic empowerment of women and men; and (4) effective participation of Canadians in promoting gender equitable sustainable economic and social growth in participating countries. These results are expected to contribute to strengthening specific areas of expertise, including human resource development, governance training, business planning, marketing training, and technical assistance.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 416K

Timeline

Apr 4, 2011 → Sep 30, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

- Working with 181 local partners in 23 countries implementing humanitarian response and supporting an independent and diverse civil society, DCA is committed to a rights based approach and gives special attention to countries where CSO space is shrinking significantly. Partnerships are part of DCA’s core identity and central in our Theory of Change. DCA has committed to the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change (C4C) - DCA will continue to strengthen our work within the humanitarian-development nexus through new partnerships, market-based interventions, risk-tolerant development engagement, principled humanitarian response, accountability to rights holders and digital data analysis.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 7.3M

Timeline

Jan 18, 2018 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

The CARE Danmark 2018-2021 partnership engagement for the CIV lot has as its overall objective the realisation of the right to food for people who are poor, vulnerable and dependent on natural resources and among them specifically women and youth. The objective is also pursued in protracted humanitarian crisis situations through lifesaving, protection and resilience building. Care will contribute to the overall objective through interventions in two thematic outcome areas: 1) Economically Empowered Communities (economic opportunities & rights to land), and 2) Resilient Communities (climate change adaptation & disaster risk reduction).

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 3.0M

Timeline

Jan 23, 2018 → Jul 6, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

This project is part of CIDA's International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), funded by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES). The IYIP contributes to the YES by providing a large spectrum of Canadian graduates with valuable international development work experience abroad.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 59K

Timeline

Jan 4, 2011 → Mar 31, 2014

Coverage

Nepal

The component will support the Government of Nepal's national effort to build peace and promote democratic governance.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 658K

Timeline

Sep 8, 2014 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

Unallocated fund for addressing related emerging issues

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

May 13, 2016 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

The Peace Rights and Governance programme (PRGP) is designed to support initiatives by state and non-state actors, the sole aim of which is to foster social cohesion and thereby help Nepal to ensure political stability and peace in the medium term. The promotion of conflict transformation is a central objective of all programme components, sub-components and projects at all levels and across all aspects of the PRGP. The program has a total budget of DKK 200 mio. for a period of 5 years from 2014-2018. The program comprises of 3 components: I) Peace building and democratic development II) Local Governance and III) Access to Justice and human rights. Component I will be implemented by the Nepal Peace Trust Fund (NPTF), Election Commission and the multi donor Governance Facility (GF). Component II will be implemented by Ministry of Federal Affairs and local development. Component III will be implemented by National Human Rights Commission, the Governance Facility and other partners. Different interventions designed under the PRGP will contribute to peace-building, improve the effectiveness of the state and increase partnerships with civil society.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 2, 2014 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

The component will support the Government of Nepal's efforts to develop an adequately resourced and more accessible justice system and better regulated alternative dispute resolution systems.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 861K

Timeline

Nov 17, 2014 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

The component will support the Government of Nepal to contribute towards poverty reduction through better local governance and community development.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 802K

Timeline

Dec 11, 2015 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

Two international advisers for the effective implementation of the program.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 1.3M

Timeline

Mar 2, 2014 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

A coordination unit for implementing some program interventions

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 2.2M

Timeline

Mar 2, 2014 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

The project "Enhancing Access to Justice for Women in Asia and the Pacific. Bridging the gap between formal and informal systems through women's empowerment" is a five-year program with an overarching goal to enhance access to justice for women in both formal and informal justice systems. he project is built on previous experiences The objective of the project is to build on previous global and regional work on Access to Justice for women e.g. The work and experience made by ICJ under the European funded ASEAN program. During the project ICJ consolidated network of lawyers working on Human rights cases in the region and established relationships with courts across the region. ICJ initiated regional judicial dialogues with senior judges in South East Asia. One important outcome was the development and adoption, in 2016, of the Bangkok General Guidance on Applying a Gender Perspective for judges. ICJ has also experiences from intervening in emblematic cases regarding the interpretation of and application of laws that expressively discriminate against women and LGBT people. The project also builds on the experiences made in the regional project UN Women CEDAW South Est Asia regional program 2011-2016 focusing on knowledge generation and exchange, stock taking and priority setting for advancing the implementation of CEDAW in the region. The overall goal was reduced discrimination against women in South-East Asia and enhanced South-East Asia regional processes that facilitate CEDAW implementation. In addition, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for human rights (OHCHR) regional office has the global mandate for human rights and supports justice processes that are consistent with international law and good practices and brings a comparative advantage in supporting judicial reform efforts to protect human rights. OHCHR has expertise and experiences to address issues related to womens access to justice. The UN Women project included important research in several countries with plural legal systems and concluded that there are substantial gaps in women's access to justice in countries with plural legal systems. In addition, negative gender stereotyping and discriminatory attitudes among judges, prosecutors and police were pervasive. Discriminatory legislation is another serious obstacle for Women's access to justice. The project has a geographical focus on 6 countries in Asia and Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines and Timor Leste, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pacific Island Countries. Against this background the A2J project has he project has three specific outputs: 1.) Advocacy is conducted to promote the adoption of domestic laws and court decisions in the target countries consistent with international human rights law and standards, including CEDAW 2.) Gender discriminatory attitudes and stereotyped behaviours towards women are acknowledged and addressed by formal and informal justice providers in the target countries. 3.) Grassroots women's organizations and community-based women's organizations are empowered and well positioned to document, monitor, liase and facilitate interaction with formal and informal justice providers. The programme results are based on the theory of change that if there is: i. A legal enabling environment for women to access gender-responsive justice is created by advocating for laws and court decisions that are consistent with international human rights law and standards, including the CEDAW; ii. Plural justice systems are gender-responsive because gaps between formal and informal settings are bridged through increased understanding and awareness of justice system providers of womens rights; iii. Grassroots womens organizations and community-based womens organizations are empowered and well positioned to document and facilitate interactions between and with formal and informal justice providers, and their resilience is enhanced to build a just and sustainable future; Then, womens access to justice will be enhanced in the Asia Pacific region.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 215K

Timeline

May 1, 2018 → Jun 30, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The project "Enhancing Access to Justice for Women in Asia and the Pacific. Bridging the gap between formal and informal systems through women's empowerment" is a five-year program with an overarching goal to enhance access to justice for women in both formal and informal justice systems. he project is built on previous experiences The objective of the project is to build on previous global and regional work on Access to Justice for women e.g. The work and experience made by ICJ under the European funded ASEAN program. During the project ICJ consolidated network of lawyers working on Human rights cases in the region and established relationships with courts across the region. ICJ initiated regional judicial dialogues with senior judges in South East Asia. One important outcome was the development and adoption, in 2016, of the Bangkok General Guidance on Applying a Gender Perspective for judges. ICJ has also experiences from intervening in emblematic cases regarding the interpretation of and application of laws that expressively discriminate against women and LGBT people. The project also builds on the experiences made in the regional project UN Women CEDAW South Est Asia regional program 2011-2016 focusing on knowledge generation and exchange, stock taking and priority setting for advancing the implementation of CEDAW in the region. The overall goal was reduced discrimination against women in South-East Asia and enhanced South-East Asia regional processes that facilitate CEDAW implementation. In addition, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for human rights (OHCHR) regional office has the global mandate for human rights and supports justice processes that are consistent with international law and good practices and brings a comparative advantage in supporting judicial reform efforts to protect human rights. OHCHR has expertise and experiences to address issues related to womens access to justice. The UN Women project included important research in several countries with plural legal systems and concluded that there are substantial gaps in women's access to justice in countries with plural legal systems. In addition, negative gender stereotyping and discriminatory attitudes among judges, prosecutors and police were pervasive. Discriminatory legislation is another serious obstacle for Women's access to justice. The project has a geographical focus on 6 countries in Asia and Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines and Timor Leste, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pacific Island Countries. Against this background the A2J project has he project has three specific outputs: 1.) Advocacy is conducted to promote the adoption of domestic laws and court decisions in the target countries consistent with international human rights law and standards, including CEDAW 2.) Gender discriminatory attitudes and stereotyped behaviours towards women are acknowledged and addressed by formal and informal justice providers in the target countries. 3.) Grassroots women's organizations and community-based women's organizations are empowered and well positioned to document, monitor, liase and facilitate interaction with formal and informal justice providers. The programme results are based on the theory of change that if there is: i. A legal enabling environment for women to access gender-responsive justice is created by advocating for laws and court decisions that are consistent with international human rights law and standards, including the CEDAW; ii. Plural justice systems are gender-responsive because gaps between formal and informal settings are bridged through increased understanding and awareness of justice system providers of womens rights; iii. Grassroots womens organizations and community-based womens organizations are empowered and well positioned to document and facilitate interactions between and with formal and informal justice providers, and their resilience is enhanced to build a just and sustainable future; Then, womens access to justice will be enhanced in the Asia Pacific region.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 1, 2018 → Jun 30, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The Developing the Humanities and Social Sciences and Supporting Under-Represented Scholars of Asia has the following impact-level objectives: - develop the research capacity of local universities and enhance the academic knowledge, research skills, experience and resources of their scholars in the humanities and social sciences, with a particular focus on junior faculty, graduate students, senior and independent scholars, women and ethnic minority groups. - develop the research capabilities in post-conflict and conflict areas while helping to reduce the social and economic vulnerabilities of Southeast and South Asian low and lower-middle income countries through policy-relevant research. - strengthen civil society and shape policies to help the selected countries and regions achieve their development goals.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 29, 2021 → Aug 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

As a global women's rights organisation working with gender equality and environment, WEDO works with the organization's strategic plan's three target areas: - Capacity building of feminist leaders and movements - Introduce a feminist economic policy that promotes gender equality and the environment - Demonstrate solutions based on equal rights between men and women, grassroots experience, as well as statistics and evidence

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 236K

Timeline

Dec 7, 2021 → Oct 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

As a global women's rights organisation working with gender equality and environment, WEDO works with the organization's strategic plan's three target areas: - Capacity building of feminist leaders and movements - Introduce a feminist economic policy that promotes gender equality and the environment - Demonstrate solutions based on equal rights between men and women, grassroots experience, as well as statistics and evidence

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 10, 2021 → Oct 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Det övergripande målet har fyra delmål, i ansökan kallade "outcomes" eller "programme outcomes". Alla fyra är centrala komponenter inom CRP (Child Rights Programming) och kopplar tydligt till CSO-strategin: Delmål 1) Civilsamhällets kapacitet: "Civil Society Organisations are well functioning and have increased their independence, sustainability and competency as child rights actors in a changing context". CSO:ers verksamhet ska ha bättre kvalitet och effektivitet och som barnrättsaktörer ska de ha mer röst och inflytande i deras egen rätt. Delmål 2) Barns handlingskraft:"Children express their views and organise themselves around issues of their concern". Barn ska ha bättre förståelse för sina rättigheter och förmåga att påverka. Barn har utrymme att utkräva ansvar och påverka beslutsfattande. Delmål 3) Barns rättigheter: "CSOs advocate and hold states to account for the fulfilment of childrens rights and equitable access to quality services". CSO:er ska ha stärkt kapacitet att övervaka och rapportera, och utkräver barns rättigheter av skyldighetsbärare. CSO:er är bättre på att påverka styrdokument, budgetar och välfärd för barns rättigheter på alla nivåer. De bygger också förmåga hos skyldighetsbärare och ger dem verktyg för att förbättra samhällsservice till barn. Delmål 4) "Civic space": "CSOs have opportunities for civil society influence, and Save the Children act to uphold and expand civic space". Save the Children och partnerorganisationerna har stärkt sin kapacitet att bedöma förändringar i "civic space" och anpassa sig till dessa, samt agerar mot förtryckande CSO-lagar och -regler. CSO:er har bättre tillgång till policydialoger där de kan påverka beslutsfattande. De kan också bättre hantera säkerhetsrisker och hot från stater och icke-statliga aktörer. Genom att Rädda Barnen frångår fördefinierade tematiska resultat kan programmen bestå av en bredd av tematiska områden inom stärkt civilsamhälle och barns rättigheter. Till varje delmål finns tre eller fyra förväntade resultat, i ansökan kallade "global results". Som beskrivits i avsnittet "Perspektiv och utvecklingseffektivitet" har insatsen en övergripande ambition för vart och ett av de fem perspektiven. Varje delmål har "cross-cutting results" för respektive perspektiv. Dessa ska preciseras i land- och regionprogammens resultatramverk, inklusive indikatorer.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 836K

Timeline

Feb 10, 2022 → Oct 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Det övergripande målet har fyra delmål, i ansökan kallade "outcomes" eller "programme outcomes". Alla fyra är centrala komponenter inom CRP (Child Rights Programming) och kopplar tydligt till CSO-strategin: Delmål 1) Civilsamhällets kapacitet: "Civil Society Organisations are well functioning and have increased their independence, sustainability and competency as child rights actors in a changing context". CSO:ers verksamhet ska ha bättre kvalitet och effektivitet och som barnrättsaktörer ska de ha mer röst och inflytande i deras egen rätt. Delmål 2) Barns handlingskraft:"Children express their views and organise themselves around issues of their concern". Barn ska ha bättre förståelse för sina rättigheter och förmåga att påverka. Barn har utrymme att utkräva ansvar och påverka beslutsfattande. Delmål 3) Barns rättigheter: "CSOs advocate and hold states to account for the fulfilment of childrens rights and equitable access to quality services". CSO:er ska ha stärkt kapacitet att övervaka och rapportera, och utkräver barns rättigheter av skyldighetsbärare. CSO:er är bättre på att påverka styrdokument, budgetar och välfärd för barns rättigheter på alla nivåer. De bygger också förmåga hos skyldighetsbärare och ger dem verktyg för att förbättra samhällsservice till barn. Delmål 4) "Civic space": "CSOs have opportunities for civil society influence, and Save the Children act to uphold and expand civic space". Save the Children och partnerorganisationerna har stärkt sin kapacitet att bedöma förändringar i "civic space" och anpassa sig till dessa, samt agerar mot förtryckande CSO-lagar och -regler. CSO:er har bättre tillgång till policydialoger där de kan påverka beslutsfattande. De kan också bättre hantera säkerhetsrisker och hot från stater och icke-statliga aktörer. Genom att Rädda Barnen frångår fördefinierade tematiska resultat kan programmen bestå av en bredd av tematiska områden inom stärkt civilsamhälle och barns rättigheter. Till varje delmål finns tre eller fyra förväntade resultat, i ansökan kallade "global results". Som beskrivits i avsnittet "Perspektiv och utvecklingseffektivitet" har insatsen en övergripande ambition för vart och ett av de fem perspektiven. Varje delmål har "cross-cutting results" för respektive perspektiv. Dessa ska preciseras i land- och regionprogammens resultatramverk, inklusive indikatorer.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 10, 2022 → Oct 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Det övergripande målet har fyra delmål, i ansökan kallade "outcomes" eller "programme outcomes". Alla fyra är centrala komponenter inom CRP (Child Rights Programming) och kopplar tydligt till CSO-strategin: Delmål 1) Civilsamhällets kapacitet: "Civil Society Organisations are well functioning and have increased their independence, sustainability and competency as child rights actors in a changing context". CSO:ers verksamhet ska ha bättre kvalitet och effektivitet och som barnrättsaktörer ska de ha mer röst och inflytande i deras egen rätt. Delmål 2) Barns handlingskraft:"Children express their views and organise themselves around issues of their concern". Barn ska ha bättre förståelse för sina rättigheter och förmåga att påverka. Barn har utrymme att utkräva ansvar och påverka beslutsfattande. Delmål 3) Barns rättigheter: "CSOs advocate and hold states to account for the fulfilment of childrens rights and equitable access to quality services". CSO:er ska ha stärkt kapacitet att övervaka och rapportera, och utkräver barns rättigheter av skyldighetsbärare. CSO:er är bättre på att påverka styrdokument, budgetar och välfärd för barns rättigheter på alla nivåer. De bygger också förmåga hos skyldighetsbärare och ger dem verktyg för att förbättra samhällsservice till barn. Delmål 4) "Civic space": "CSOs have opportunities for civil society influence, and Save the Children act to uphold and expand civic space". Save the Children och partnerorganisationerna har stärkt sin kapacitet att bedöma förändringar i "civic space" och anpassa sig till dessa, samt agerar mot förtryckande CSO-lagar och -regler. CSO:er har bättre tillgång till policydialoger där de kan påverka beslutsfattande. De kan också bättre hantera säkerhetsrisker och hot från stater och icke-statliga aktörer. Genom att Rädda Barnen frångår fördefinierade tematiska resultat kan programmen bestå av en bredd av tematiska områden inom stärkt civilsamhälle och barns rättigheter. Till varje delmål finns tre eller fyra förväntade resultat, i ansökan kallade "global results". Som beskrivits i avsnittet "Perspektiv och utvecklingseffektivitet" har insatsen en övergripande ambition för vart och ett av de fem perspektiven. Varje delmål har "cross-cutting results" för respektive perspektiv. Dessa ska preciseras i land- och regionprogammens resultatramverk, inklusive indikatorer.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 3.1M

Timeline

Feb 10, 2022 → Oct 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Det övergripande målet har fyra delmål, i ansökan kallade "outcomes" eller "programme outcomes". Alla fyra är centrala komponenter inom CRP (Child Rights Programming) och kopplar tydligt till CSO-strategin: Delmål 1) Civilsamhällets kapacitet: "Civil Society Organisations are well functioning and have increased their independence, sustainability and competency as child rights actors in a changing context". CSO:ers verksamhet ska ha bättre kvalitet och effektivitet och som barnrättsaktörer ska de ha mer röst och inflytande i deras egen rätt. Delmål 2) Barns handlingskraft:"Children express their views and organise themselves around issues of their concern". Barn ska ha bättre förståelse för sina rättigheter och förmåga att påverka. Barn har utrymme att utkräva ansvar och påverka beslutsfattande. Delmål 3) Barns rättigheter: "CSOs advocate and hold states to account for the fulfilment of childrens rights and equitable access to quality services". CSO:er ska ha stärkt kapacitet att övervaka och rapportera, och utkräver barns rättigheter av skyldighetsbärare. CSO:er är bättre på att påverka styrdokument, budgetar och välfärd för barns rättigheter på alla nivåer. De bygger också förmåga hos skyldighetsbärare och ger dem verktyg för att förbättra samhällsservice till barn. Delmål 4) "Civic space": "CSOs have opportunities for civil society influence, and Save the Children act to uphold and expand civic space". Save the Children och partnerorganisationerna har stärkt sin kapacitet att bedöma förändringar i "civic space" och anpassa sig till dessa, samt agerar mot förtryckande CSO-lagar och -regler. CSO:er har bättre tillgång till policydialoger där de kan påverka beslutsfattande. De kan också bättre hantera säkerhetsrisker och hot från stater och icke-statliga aktörer. Genom att Rädda Barnen frångår fördefinierade tematiska resultat kan programmen bestå av en bredd av tematiska områden inom stärkt civilsamhälle och barns rättigheter. Till varje delmål finns tre eller fyra förväntade resultat, i ansökan kallade "global results". Som beskrivits i avsnittet "Perspektiv och utvecklingseffektivitet" har insatsen en övergripande ambition för vart och ett av de fem perspektiven. Varje delmål har "cross-cutting results" för respektive perspektiv. Dessa ska preciseras i land- och regionprogammens resultatramverk, inklusive indikatorer.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 475K

Timeline

Feb 10, 2022 → Oct 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Note: This project has been cancelled, because of bankruptcy of the applicant.Nepal has a major shortage of energy that hampers its development. Hydro power is indicated as the most promising source of energy in the long term. Due to political instability, no major hydro power projects are initiated. A group of Nepali businessmen has invested in surveys to investigate the possibility for medium scale hydro power plants that do not require major engineering works like dams or pipes. The results were positive and led to the establishment of Glow Tech Solutions, the local partner. Tocardo International B.V., the applicant, is a Dutch company that developed a free flow turbine. Together they set-up a joint venture to produce electricity for the Nepalese national grid and to supply power plants to major businesses. To lower the costs of the turbines, the turbines will be moulded and assembled in Nepal. The major bottleneck for financing this joint venture commercially is the fact that investors and banks need proof that the free flow turbine performs according to its specifications in Nepal and can be collateral of a loan. Banks have already promised financing the assembly of new turbines in Nepal if this is demonstrated. The joint venture therefore needs PSI to finance the first four turbines that will be used for the production of electricity to be delivered to the national grid. The first turbines will be installed in Tanahu District, a lower hill area in south-east Nepal, where the river has the right flow characteristics.The joint venture will assemble the turbines and Glow Tech Solutions will built, install, operate and transfer the hydro plants for customers, using local contractors. Glow Tech has already acquired licenses to survey locations with an option to install hydro plants. The plants will be owned by the customers.Tocardo International BV will deliver some parts and design of the turbines and receive a royalty for the IPR. They will train the joint venture in assembling the turbines and in installing them at the site. In the long run they hope to use the joint venture as a base for delivering turbines to neighbouring countries that have rivers fed from the Himalayas.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)There are many CSR aspects. They concern gender, environment, corruption and human rights. In fact, this is a low risk project as far as CSR principles are concerned. The turbine was selected because of its minimum disruptive impact on rivers, producing clean energy. The rivers at the intended locations are not used for barging or fishery. The assembly does not require heavy machinery.Impact• Employment and working conditionsIn addition to the strict labour laws in Nepal, the workers will also receive extensive safety training.• Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe use of the free flow turbine is new to Nepal, as it is to most of the world.• Chain effectsThe local shareholders will become an important player on the energy market.The major impact will be an uninterrupted power supply for businesses. This would save costs for expensive back up installations.• Impact on the sectorLocal households can use off grid electricity and safe € 200 per year.• EnvironmentPositive impact. Hydro power is considered clean energy.• Position of womenNeutral.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 846K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2012 → Jun 24, 2020

Coverage

tanahu, Gandaki

PBF/NPL/A-2 Rule of Law and Human Rights Project (ROLHR)

Organization

UN Pooled Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 28, 2006 → Dec 31, 2030

Coverage

Nepal

The key priority in the programme is to strengthen inclusive market based growth to reduce poverty and raise living standards. The programme will target commercialisation of agricultural products and upgrade rural infrastructure in Eastern Nepal. Also addressing the framework for inclusive growth at political levels will be key to facilitating sustainable, inclusive growth. 400 million DKK have been allocated for a five-year period commencing January 2014. The programme design includes three components, each with two sub-components: The Value Chain Component (with sub-components Access to Finance and Commercialisation of Value Chains; The Infrastructure Component (with sub-components Rural roads and Bridges and Market Infrastructure); and The Enabling Environment Component (with sub-components Private-Public Dialogue and Advocacy for Rights and CSR). To support the implementation of sub-component 1.1 Commercialisation of Selected Value Chains, and the entire Infrastructure Component, the programme will make use of a management contractor. Other implementing partners include Local government, Nepal Rastra Bank together with UNCDF, Nepal Business Forum, and an advocacy fund manager.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 16, 2013 → Feb 1, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

The component will support improved public private dialogue for policy and regulations improvement. It will also support advocacy for rights and good corporate governance. It will be implemented by Nepal Business Forum and a Contractor

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

USD 33K

Timeline

Jun 6, 2016 → Jun 28, 2019

Coverage

Nepal