Development projects in Nepal

Questions of governance and access to resources have become even more important with new and emerging forms of land control in the global South. These have implications for smallholder livelihoods and forest futures. The analytical approaches used to deal with the processes of deforestation and agricultural changes, i.e. forest and agrarian transition models, are ill equipped to explain the complex interaction of forest conservation initiatives and local smallholding practices. There is a need to better understand the way new forms of land governance, such as REDD+, unfold locally and what effects they have on smallholders’ lifeworlds. An interdisciplinary team of researchers from SLU (Sweden), Nepal, and Brazil are working on these issues through country specific cases and cross-country comparisons. This project intends to strengthen the ongoing collaboration and also draw in Peruvian colleagues to deepen the comparative analysis. The collaboration among the researchers is expected to provide a solid ground for contextually informed relational analysis, producing high quality scientific outputs and cutting edge questions for future research. The proposed activities include analytical workshops, joint field work, stakeholder workshops and seminars in three countries, and will provide more space for networking and collaboration. We also plan to develop further research applications and lay groundwork for writing a book.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2018 → Dec 31, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

Shiraka aims to bring about positive change in the MENA region, meaning:• societies that accept cultural and religious differences;• states that respect the rule of law and protect individuals, minorities and human rights;• an economy which fosters prosperity and employment.The broader programme consists of the following two components:• Shiraka Training Programme o The Shiraka Training Programme (STP) is an instrument for implementation of bilateral relations between the Netherlands and eligible countries at government level. o The objective is to train senior public and semi-public officials on matters relevant to furthering public services in the MENA region. o An important aim is to create networks, by bringing the participants together in the Netherlands. o The programme also aims to increase and improve bilateral relations between Dutch line ministries and their colleagues in their respective countries. o Some training programmes also invite people working for semi-public organisations.• Government to government (G2G) cooperation o G2G is an instrument to stimulate structural cooperation between governments in order to offer support in solving issues of reciprocal concern. o Where relevant, the Dutch business community is actively involved.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

SI Leader Lab is a leadership training for young civil society leaders to strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations to drive successful advocacy work for promoting just, peaceful and inclusive societies

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2022 → Dec 31, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

The Tenure Facility´s five-year Strategic Framework 2018 2022, committed to three overarching outcomes. Outcome 1: The land and forest rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities are made more secure by governments in targeted developing countries. Outcome 2: Practical approaches for implementing and scaling land and forest tenure reforms are distilled, shared and leveraged by practitioners, IPLCs, governments and other stakeholders. Outcome 3: The Tenure Facility continuously improves its operating model to meet Outcomes1 and 2 through increasingly efficient and effective means.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 17, 2018 → Oct 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The Tenure Facility´s five-year Strategic Framework 2018 2022, committed to three overarching outcomes. Outcome 1: The land and forest rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities are made more secure by governments in targeted developing countries. Outcome 2: Practical approaches for implementing and scaling land and forest tenure reforms are distilled, shared and leveraged by practitioners, IPLCs, governments and other stakeholders. Outcome 3: The Tenure Facility continuously improves its operating model to meet Outcomes1 and 2 through increasingly efficient and effective means.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 17, 2018 → Oct 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

ILC's collective goal as a network is to realise land governance for and with people at the country level, responding to the needs and protecting the rights of those who live on and from the land. During the 2015 Assembly of Members, held in Dakar, Senegal on the 15th of May 2015, members of the Coalition adopted a new Strategy for the period 2016-2021. ILC has defined 10 commitments to realise peoplecentred land governance at the country level. All ILC members individually and collectively contribute to the realisation of these commitments in policy, practice and agenda setting at their respective level of action. These commitments are the benchmark by which ILC members work towards the implementation of the VGGTs (Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure) and other internationally agreed instruments to achieve: - Secure tenure rights - Strong small scale farming systems - Diverse tenure systems - Equal land rights for women - Secure territorial rights for indigenous peoples - Locally managed ecosystems - Inclusive decision making - Transparent and accessible information - Effective actions against land grabbing - Protection for land rights defenders

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 1, 2015 → Jun 30, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

ILC's collective goal as a network is to realise land governance for and with people at the country level, responding to the needs and protecting the rights of those who live on and from the land. During the 2015 Assembly of Members, held in Dakar, Senegal on the 15th of May 2015, members of the Coalition adopted a new Strategy for the period 2016-2021. ILC has defined 10 commitments to realise peoplecentred land governance at the country level. All ILC members individually and collectively contribute to the realisation of these commitments in policy, practice and agenda setting at their respective level of action. These commitments are the benchmark by which ILC members work towards the implementation of the VGGTs (Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure) and other internationally agreed instruments to achieve: - Secure tenure rights - Strong small scale farming systems - Diverse tenure systems - Equal land rights for women - Secure territorial rights for indigenous peoples - Locally managed ecosystems - Inclusive decision making - Transparent and accessible information - Effective actions against land grabbing - Protection for land rights defenders

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 56K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2015 → Jun 30, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

Civil society organizations (CSOs) - including human rights and women's groups, trade unions, faith-based organizations, and other advocacy groups - have been the driving force behind efforts to promote democracy. They have also been the main bulwarks against backsliding, which threatens participatory democracy, increases corruption, daunts economic growth, and opens opportunities for anti-American extremist ideologies. Africa Regional aims to strengthen the capabilities of indigenous African CSOs to become effective, accountable, and sustainable in their efforts to promote reforms. The CSO Sustainability Index (CSOSI) for Africa provides a set of clear metrics for CSO capacity and sustainability for use by Missions, Bureaus, and USAID's development partners. Africa Regional will contribute funding to this multi-year research effort managed by DCHA/DRG such that coverage continues for the Indexes.

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 331K

Timeline

Aug 2, 2010 → Sep 30, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

USAIDs Leadership in Public Financial Management and Macroeconomic Analysis program is designed to support rapid, sustainable and equitable economic growth. The program will enable USAID to better address public financial management, sound macroeconomic planning and policies, and other selected economic governance issues. LPFM will support USAID missions abroad by improving a) host-country policy climates for investment in ways that generate more productive employment: b) host-country ability to recover from conflict, post-conflict, natural disasters, financial and/or fiscal crises: c) countries resilience to economic downturns: and d) host-country institutional capacity to identify, design, advocate and implement better economic policies.

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 19K

Timeline

Mar 1, 2007 → Sep 30, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

RECOFTC's goal for the 2013-18 Strategic Period is "Empowered local people are effectively and equitably engaged in the sustainable management of forested landscapes". This will be measured by the number of Community Forests in focal countries, area of Community Forests in focal countries, number of people participating in Community Forests in focal countries and documented cases that show achievments for each focal country. RECFTC's goal for the 2018-2023 Strategic Periods is "Enhanced capacities for stronger rights, improved Governance and fairer benefits to local people in forest landscapes in the Asia Pacific region".This will be implemented through the four Strategic Goals: 1) Landscape collaboration in a changing climate; 2) Governance institutions and conflict transformation; 3) Private sector engaegment and enterprising communities; and 4) Social inclsuion, gender equity and public action.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 22, 2016 → Jun 30, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims at strengthening the capacity of indigenous peoples¿ organisations and of indigenous communities to actively promote and influence selected business sectors operating in indigenous areas in Nepal to respect indigenous peoples¿ rights as an integral part of their CSR as well as to establish favourable conditions for dialogue with key national and international stakeholders on CSR standards and specific policies that can guide businesses in positively engaging with indigenous peoples. This will lead to an improvement of the livelihood and well-being of indigenous peoples in Nepal but also other countries where the project experiences can help strengthen indigenous peoples¿ work with human rights and business.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 17, 2015 → Apr 9, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

To assess the sustainability of the CSO sector within the country across seven dimensions, to draft a report with an annual score and narrative analysis for each dimension, and to disseminate the final regional reports to promote its use and visibility locally.

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 713K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2017 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Dalit ("untouchable") women with intellectual disabilities, especially in remote rural Far-West Nepal, one of Nepal's poorest areas, face a triple burden. This project will: a) Conduct intensive policy level workshops with election authorities to enforce voter accessibility laws; b) Engage disabled persons' organizations and other community groups to collaboratively advocate for the civic and political rights of Dalit women with intellectual disabilities.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 13, 2021 → Oct 10, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

Administrative costs and operating expenses of DOS contributing to Travel and Transportation.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 3K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2024 → Sep 30, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

In rural Nepal, women with disabilities continue to be deprived their right to vote. This project aims to: 1. Increase knowledge about inclusive elections among 600 Dalit ("untouchable") women with severe disabilities in six rural districts of Nepal, their families, Disabled People Organizations, service providers, and Nepal's Election Commission; 2. Influence decision makers in the justice system on how to develop inclusive election systems specific to women with severe disabilities.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 14, 2020 → Sep 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) advances U.S. national security interests by supporting bilateral, regional, and global programs that enable partners and allies to manage and address transnational threats at their source. INCLE programs mitigate security threats posed by all forms of transnational crime, including production and trafficking of narcotics, and strengthen partner countries' criminal justice systems. These programs improve the ability of partner countries to cooperate effectively with U.S. law enforcement, and address the underlying conditions, such as corruption and weak rule of law, that foster state fragility.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 18K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2011 → Sep 30, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Rule of Law. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 166K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2012 → Sep 30, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) advances U.S. national security interests by supporting bilateral, regional, and global programs that enable partners and allies to manage and address transnational threats at their source. INCLE programs mitigate security threats posed by all forms of transnational crime, including production and trafficking of narcotics, and strengthen partner countries' criminal justice systems. These programs improve the ability of partner countries to cooperate effectively with U.S. law enforcement, and address the underlying conditions, such as corruption and weak rule of law, that foster state fragility.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 11.8M

Timeline

Oct 1, 2011 → Sep 30, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) advances U.S. national security interests by supporting bilateral, regional, and global programs that enable partners and allies to manage and address transnational threats at their source. INCLE programs mitigate security threats posed by all forms of transnational crime, including production and trafficking of narcotics, and strengthen partner countries' criminal justice systems. These programs improve the ability of partner countries to cooperate effectively with U.S. law enforcement, and address the underlying conditions, such as corruption and weak rule of law, that foster state fragility.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 6.2M

Timeline

Oct 1, 2011 → Sep 30, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Political Processes. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 124K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2012 → Sep 30, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Freedom of Association. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 554K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2012 → Sep 30, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Civic Engagement. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 120K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2020 → Sep 30, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Accountability and Transparency. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 107K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2020 → Sep 30, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Accountability. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 171K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2012 → Sep 30, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Freedom of Information. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 383K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2012 → Sep 30, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

Free a Girl is dedicated to rescuing girls from forced prostitution. We believe in creating a safe environment for children and young people, protecting them from sexual violence and exploitation. This project seeks to rescue girls who are victims of trafficking and forced prostitution in Pokhara, Nepal. The rescued girls will receive rehabilitation and reintegration support and victims will be educated about their rights in our resource centre.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 4, 2020 → Aug 26, 2021

Coverage

Kaski, Gandaki

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Democratic Ideas and Values. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 1.5M

Timeline

Oct 1, 2012 → Sep 30, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant - Accountability and Governance. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Oct 1, 2016 → Sep 30, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

This project aims to rescue 70 women and girls from trafficking and different forms of exploitation in Nepal and to ensure the human rights of survivors by offering legal support. The project ensures the social and economic empowerment of survivors and facilitate their successful, sustainable reintegration in the community, thereby preventing the chances of re-victimisation. Free a Girl prevents trafficking in persons through community awareness programs while inspiring and empowering survivors.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 21, 2020 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

National Endowment for Democracy Grant. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.

Organization

Department of State

Budget

USD 492K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2011 → Sep 30, 2012

Coverage

Nepal