Development projects in Nepal

Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a global humanitarian organisation that takes action against the causes and effects of hunger and malnutrition. AAH is composed of AAH entities from France (Sida agreement partner), India, United Kingdom, Spain, USA and Canada. Each of these members are separate legal entities, but share a common charter of principles, strategy and areas of intervention. All members of the network are committed to bringing coherence and enhancing efficiency to better serve those in need of nourishment , and to adhere to the AAH principles for which it stands. These principles are: moral and financial independence, strict political and religious neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism and transparency. The principles are outlined in an agreement (the International Global Protocols), which is signed by all AAH members. Through this contribution, Sida will be supporting AAH with funding which will allow for AAH to provide humanitarian assistance to affected population in more than 20 countries worldwide, through flexible, programme-based funding. While the specific objective of each intervention might differ, AAH's main mandate is within the nutrition sector, with the mission to "save, improve and protect lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, especially during and after emergency crises caused by situations of conflict, displacement, poverty, discrimination, inequality, or natural disaster". Nutrition interventions are complemented by activities which seek to ensure that people have access to clean water, food, healthcare and protection. By being present before and after disaster strikes, AAH is committed not only to respond to emergency needs, but also to build and to strengthen the capacity and resilience of the local communities. In line with the Sida humanitarian strategy, the objective of the response is to save lives, alleviate suffering and uphold human dignity for the benefit of people in need who have been, or are at risk of becoming, affected by armed conflicts, natural disasters or other disaster emergencies. AAH's long-term planning and performance monitoring process is laid out in a five-year International Strategic Plan (ISP), which is prepared by the AAH international network. The current International Strategic Plan (ISP3) covers the period 2021-2025 and reflects AAH's priorities. To meet the overarching impact of collective and inclusive action that empowers 25 million people to overcome hunger in 2025, the key priorities to be addressed by AAH are to: 1) Save lives: Lives are saved and immediate needs are met in an effective and inclusive manner in emergency contexts; 2) Collectively build resilience: People and communities are better able to withstand future shocks. Mitigation of the climate crisis and of gender inequality is embedded in the fight against hunger; 3) Connect and mobilize: Citizens, communities, civil society and actors at all levels are mobilized as part of a collective movement to end hunger; 4) Create and share knowledge: Best practice in the fight against hunger is developed collaboratively by a diversity of actors and shared for the empowerment of all. In 2024, Sida supports AAH's humanitarian interventions in 25 specific contexts including 11 multi-year humanitarian programmes and 8 annual humanitarian programmes. Sidas contribution also supports AAH's capacity to implement life-saving responses through the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in 12 contexts (as of September 2024) as well as capacity building for protection integration and humanitarian access.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 30K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a global humanitarian organisation that takes action against the causes and effects of hunger and malnutrition. AAH is composed of AAH entities from France (Sida agreement partner), India, United Kingdom, Spain, USA and Canada. Each of these members are separate legal entities, but share a common charter of principles, strategy and areas of intervention. All members of the network are committed to bringing coherence and enhancing efficiency to better serve those in need of nourishment , and to adhere to the AAH principles for which it stands. These principles are: moral and financial independence, strict political and religious neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism and transparency. The principles are outlined in an agreement (the International Global Protocols), which is signed by all AAH members. Through this contribution, Sida will be supporting AAH with funding which will allow for AAH to provide humanitarian assistance to affected population in more than 20 countries worldwide, through flexible, programme-based funding. While the specific objective of each intervention might differ, AAH's main mandate is within the nutrition sector, with the mission to "save, improve and protect lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, especially during and after emergency crises caused by situations of conflict, displacement, poverty, discrimination, inequality, or natural disaster". Nutrition interventions are complemented by activities which seek to ensure that people have access to clean water, food, healthcare and protection. By being present before and after disaster strikes, AAH is committed not only to respond to emergency needs, but also to build and to strengthen the capacity and resilience of the local communities. In line with the Sida humanitarian strategy, the objective of the response is to save lives, alleviate suffering and uphold human dignity for the benefit of people in need who have been, or are at risk of becoming, affected by armed conflicts, natural disasters or other disaster emergencies. AAH's long-term planning and performance monitoring process is laid out in a five-year International Strategic Plan (ISP), which is prepared by the AAH international network. The current International Strategic Plan (ISP3) covers the period 2021-2025 and reflects AAH's priorities. To meet the overarching impact of collective and inclusive action that empowers 25 million people to overcome hunger in 2025, the key priorities to be addressed by AAH are to: 1) Save lives: Lives are saved and immediate needs are met in an effective and inclusive manner in emergency contexts; 2) Collectively build resilience: People and communities are better able to withstand future shocks. Mitigation of the climate crisis and of gender inequality is embedded in the fight against hunger; 3) Connect and mobilize: Citizens, communities, civil society and actors at all levels are mobilized as part of a collective movement to end hunger; 4) Create and share knowledge: Best practice in the fight against hunger is developed collaboratively by a diversity of actors and shared for the empowerment of all. In 2024, Sida supports AAH's humanitarian interventions in 25 specific contexts including 11 multi-year humanitarian programmes and 8 annual humanitarian programmes. Sidas contribution also supports AAH's capacity to implement life-saving responses through the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in 12 contexts (as of September 2024) as well as capacity building for protection integration and humanitarian access.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 311K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

This program is a component within the Canadian International Immunization Initiative, aiming to support national childhood immunization systems in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The objective is to improve the health of people - especially children of less than five years of age - by investing in disease prevention and childhood immunization programs, and by promoting equitable access to essential primary health care services. The Canadian Public Health Association identifies and draws upon medical experts to assist WHO, UNICEF and the Ministries of Health in partner countries to continue the global fight against vaccine-preventable diseases in developing countries.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 96K

Timeline

Nov 18, 2010 → Apr 30, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

OCHA FTS aggregated funding flows from Central Emergency Response Fund to United Nations Children's Fund for usage year 2014. 2 underlying flows.

Organization

United Nations Children's Fund

Budget

USD 432K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2014 → Dec 31, 2014

Coverage

Nepal

This program contributes to enhanced food security, nutrition and resilience to climate change through agro-ecological practices and seed improvements in nine countries by: (1) significantly increasing the production of food for 15,000 households; (2) stimulating sustainable economic growth by promoting community economic activities for 7,000 households; and (3) increasing household income by an estimated 20%. The nine countries and regions of intervention are Bangladesh (Thakurgaon and Nilphamari), Bolivia (Potosi) , Ethiopia (South Wollo zone), Honduras (Yoro, Intibucá, Francisco Morazán and Comayagua), Mali (Douentza and Mopti), Senegal (Podor), Burkina Faso (Soum), Nepal (Kaski, Banke, Makawanpur, Sarlahi, Humla and Lalitpura) and Timor Lest(Aileu and Manatuto). Key activities include: (1) training partner staff in monitoring and conducting baseline studies and assessments; (2) strengthening the capacity of community seed banks by creating additional seed banks, providing training in plant breeding, and control of post-harvest losses; (3) improving agricultural infrastructure for soil and water conservation, providing training on cropping methodologies and promoting agroforestry; (4) training farmers in post-harvest processing, providing training on micro-enterprises and strengthening the capacity of farmers' and women's associations; (5) undertaking gender analyses and gender audits with all USC partners to provide them with leadership training and to promote women-led agricultural production and income-generating activities for women; and (6) engaging Canadians by hosting several hundred community events across Canada, developing short videos, and producing publications related to food security. Local partners are: 1) Bangladesh - USC Canada-Bangladesh; 2) Bolivia - Programa de Desarrollo Integral Interdisciplinario; 3) Ethiopia - Ethio-Organic Seed Action; 4) Honduras - Foundation for Participatory Research; 5) Nepal - Self Help Initiative Program and Parivartan; 6) Mali - Conseils Accompagnement des initiatives à la Base Demeso; 7) Burkina Faso - Association pour la Protection de la Nature au Sahel; 8) Timor Lest - RAEBIA; and Sénégal - Réseau Africain pour le Développement Intégré.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 1.9M

Timeline

Jun 29, 2010 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Sarlahi, makawanpur

The Canadian International Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF) supports applied research projects that address food security challenges in the developing world. It is jointly funded, coordinated, and implemented in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and uses the combined expertise of both organizations to maximize the impact of the projects funded. Through investments in applied research, the CIFSRF contributes to the development of more productive, sustainable, and gender-sensitive agricultural techniques for women subsistence farmers, with the ultimate goal of making food sources more secure and accessible, and the food produced more nutritious, for poor households - particularly for women and girls, who face the heaviest burden of chronic hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. One of the objectives of the CIFSRF is to ensure that the results generated by the research funded are used to inform food security policies, programs, and on-the-ground development activities. Partnership is also an important aspect of the CIFSRF. All the research projects funded are jointly conducted by Canadian and developing country-based organizations, such as academic institutions, private sector organizations, civil society organizations, or research institutions. These partnerships harness Canada's expertise in agriculture and nutritional science and combine it with first-hand knowledge and expertise in developing countries, to maximize the benefit for development activities.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Oct 30, 2009 → Mar 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to improve the health of poor rural populations in Ramechhap District by providing clean water, sanitation services, and low-smoke cooking technologies for 20,054 women, 16,009 children, and 3,958 men. The project helps communities build and install household toilets, gravity-flow water systems that deliver clean water year-round through public taps, toilets, and smokeless domestic cooking stoves that reduce in-house smoke emission and fuel consumption. It promotes effective use of local resources and involves community participation. The project provides materials and technical support for building low-cost water, sanitation, and cooking facilities. The local communities contribute labour and materials such as sand and gravel. World Neighbours Canada is working in partnership with Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti to implement this project.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 194K

Timeline

Mar 24, 2010 → Mar 31, 2013

Coverage

Ramechhap, Bagmati

As part of the 2009-2015 Volunteer Cooperation Program, Cuso International places 1400 sector-focused skilled volunteers to build the capacity of partner organizations in 26 countries. Volunteer placements are both long- and short-term in nature, and include multiple types of volunteering options: North-South, South-South, South-North, national, Diaspora and business partnerships. Volunteers focus on capacity building (through sharing of knowledge, methodologies, and/or tools relating to specific capacity areas) and enhancing the ability of partners to influence development policy. Partners include local civil society organizations, national and local governments and various networks and associations. Cuso International also delivers a public engagement program in Canada designed to deepen understanding amongst Canadians and create opportunities for informed action on international development issues. Cuso International works in the following sectors: Education, with a particular focus on the inclusion of women and girls in educational options; HIV and AIDS, with a particular focus on the vulnerability of woman and girls, and the rights of people to have access to services; Participation and Governance / Access to Justice, by aiming to empower poor and marginalized groups, especially women, to fulfill rights of access to basic services, and by ensuring access to justice for women and children; Youth Social and Economic Inclusion, by creating opportunities for training and employment for young women and men facing poverty, underemployment and social exclusion; Protecting Environments; Managing Natural Resources, by strengthening community-level governance mechanisms, including the participation of women in community decision-making, aimed at better local management of natural resources; Gender Equality, by incorporating GE as a crosscutting theme throughout all programming components, and through local GE capacity building activities with partners. An amount of $80,622 has been added to the total amount for each of the Volunteer Cooperation Agency programs for CIDA-led program evaluations.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 192K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2009 → Nov 6, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

The Uniterra international voluntary program aims to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development through national and regional sectoral approaches in 13 developing countries with the support of 2,500 volunteers. The Uniterra program focuses on strengthening the capacity of 225 key organizations that work in private sector development, governance, health, and education. More specifically, the program focuses on improving access to health and education services, markets, and political participation; fostering equality between women and men; engaging organizations in political dialogue in specific sectoral issues; and raising awareness among Canadians of national, regional, and global issues with regards to private sector development, governance, health, education, and equality between women and men. The Uniterra program is jointly operated by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Services of Canada (WUSC).

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 4.1M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2009 → Mar 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

The aim of this program is to reach over 550,000 people in over 20 countries through projects that focus on health-HIV/AIDS, environment, natural resource management and economic development, while respecting the cross-cutting themes of gender equality, governance, capacity building and knowledge management. Women and girls and the rural poor are the main beneficiaries of the program. The overall goal is to improve the livelihood security of marginalized and vulnerable populations. Each of the sectors of health-HIV/AIDS, environment and natural resource management and economic development have a clear link to poverty and vulnerability.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 470K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2007 → Jan 31, 2013

Coverage

Nepal

The Literacy for Life program works with community partners in South Asia and Canada that emphasize literacy skills and non-formal education for women and children. The program focuses 95% of its efforts on the poorest and most under developed region of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, 5% in Nepal. Women are at the core of the Literacy for Life program, and it makes a concerted effort to integrate gender equality in all aspects of operations. Literacy for Life is organized around focus areas such as literacy, health awareness, social enterprise, and women's advocacy groups.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 52K

Timeline

Mar 27, 2007 → Feb 21, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a leading actor in the area of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), with a presence in 120 countries as it works through local actors to provide sexual and reproductive health services including comprehensive sexuality education, comprehensive abortion care and provides access to a range of modern contraceptives, conducts advocacy work to improve policy and legal frameworks at the national and global levels. IPPF is a UK charity federation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The federation includes 6 regional offices, 31 collaborative partners and 118 Member Associations within 149 countries. IPPF is a trusted and long term partner to Sida with support from the Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in sustainable social development 2018–2023. Sida is one of IPPF's largest core funding donors, funding that is crucial to ensure sustained and predictable operations as well as flexibility to adapt to emerging and unexpected needs. It is Sida's assessment that the partnership over the years between Sida and IPPF is characterised by mutual reliance and trust. Sida finds that the value add generated through the partnership is IPPF's uncomparable outreach in the area of SRHR also strengthened by IPPF being a strong actor both in terms of service delivery and SRHR-advocacy. In many countries where IPPF operates, the state is a key direct target group for IPPF's advocacy work. Further, MAs are often the leading SRHR­ CSO with the recognised legitimacy to convene CSOs, government and other stakeholders. As a result, MAs increasingly influence national funding mechanisms through involvement in committees and have established good relationships with elected representatives through national parliamentary groups. In their new strategy Come Together, IPPF gives dedicated attention to reaching those furthest left behind with SRHR services and information, and making sure that their voices and needs are reflected in advocacy. This includes groups such as LGBTQI+, persons with disabilities, indigenous populations, among others. IPPF is also uniquely placed to work with disaster risk reduction. Their presence across most countries in the world today makes them a first responder when crises hits, but also an important actor in building resilience and ensuring preparedness.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2024 → Sep 1, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

This program aims to reinforce the capacity of L'Oeuvre Léger's over 100 local partner organizations, with a view to promote the social, political and economic inclusion of marginalized groups and communities in 25 countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas. The program focuses on five strategic areas: (1) building partner management capacity and improved planning for development; (2) promoting human rights and supporting the participation of civil society in political processes; (3) supporting economic development through sustainable agricultural practices; (4) supporting basic health care; and (5) supporting basic education. Examples of activities for each of the strategic areas include: (1) supporting savings and credit organizations that provide women farmers with opportunities in Mali, and providing management training to Honduran consumer co-operatives; (2) providing leaderhip training to indigenous women in Bolivia and to impoverished youth in Sri Lanka; (3) enabling productivity and quality improvements for small milk producers in the Andes, and enhancing commercial networks for niche products produced by rural families in Peru; (4) training health promoters in natural medicine in Honduras and organizing campaigns to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in Cambodia and to prevent and treat leprosy in India; and (5) enrolling underprivileged youth and children in education programs in Bangladesh, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 479K

Timeline

Dec 22, 2006 → Dec 31, 2011

Coverage

Nepal

Poultry consumption is on the rise in Nepal, although still low compared to neighbouring countries. An estimated 230 million chickens are raised in backyards every year. Seventy percent of the total stock dies in the rainy season due to avian flu (AF) and Newcastle disease (ND). The major poultry farms (producing another 70 million chickens) are able to vaccinate their stock. Because Newcastle vaccines are thermos-unstable, they cannot be used in remote areas where the majority of Nepal's rural population lives. Paid for by the Australian Government, a thermo stable ND vaccine was developed in Australia. This vaccine survives thirty days of tropical temperatures and is affordable for smallholders.The local partner, Intrepid Nepal Pvt. Ltd is a company of thirty highly qualified employees that focuses on Molecular Diagnostics Platforms. Their area of work is detection of pathogens, human and animal. One of their activities is epidemical research. In this way, they got a clear picture of the ND problem and decided to produce this thermos-stable vaccine using the Australian seeds, that are non-commercially available. In the poultry production chain, such a vaccine is the missing link. As this is to be the first commercial production of a vaccine from this seed, the Australian government is eager to facilitate this by providing expertise and seeds free of costs. USAID and an NGO have already pledged to buy thermos-stable vaccine for seven million chickens and resell them to smallholders. The business includes diagnosing whether it makes sense to vaccinate in a certain area, determining the ND strain rampant and the production of the vaccine itself. In order to get sufficient starting capital, they were introduced to the applicant by Dutch businessmen active in Nepal.The applicant, Aleven B.V., is an asset manager that invests on behalf of his Dutch clients in food and health related companies in Nepal, Georgia and the Philippines. The other project partner, One to Watch B.V., is a developer of Nepali companies active in food and health. The three partners will start a joint venture that enables Intrepid to start the production of vaccine on their premises.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 631K

Timeline

Sep 1, 2014 → Jul 29, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

Brick production in Kathmandu Valley is a highly polluting activity. The local authorities have given the companies a five years period to stop their activities. This will result in a major shortage of building materials. Companies are looking for alternatives. This project concerns the establishment a fifty-fifty joint venture manufacturing plant for prefabricated construction panels. It brings an alternative for traditional construction materials and methods and allows for the development of low-cost housing projects. The plant will be located at Kurintar, which is approximately 50 km west of Kathmandu.The applicant is from Bahrain where he (among others) operates a similar panel factory. He will provide the required technological and technical input and skills for the project. The Nepalese joint venture partner who runs (among others) a brick factory, is almost 20 years active on the construction market. This local partner will be responsible for developing the local market, the sourcing of raw materials, production planning, Quality Assurance and Human Resources management.Most of the sales will be B2B done through Nepalese contractors.The market for prefabricated construction materials is still in its infancy in Nepal. The factory will be the first of its kind in Nepal and will produce prefabricated lightweight concrete/polystyrene building panels. Building with prefab panels has advantages compared to traditional brick houses, both for the environment and for the quality of the buildings. Currently, this type of panels are being imported from China and India.Besides supplying the panels, the joint venture will develop low-cost housing solutions, using the same construction materials. Also, consulting services will be provided in order to boost the development of the market for prefab construction.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The joint venture will develop a CSR policy, to be implemented in the daily operation. It shall deal with Employment standards; Workplace health and safety; Gender policy; Non-discrimination policy; Child labour; Employee participation; Chain responsibility; Measures to prevent corruption; Environmental management. This policy will be presented with the achievement of the first project result.At the start of the project, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be done. Also, the joint venture will obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification which specifies requirements for a quality management system. (This standard has been revised by ISO 9001:2008, which certificate will be included as MoV in the fourth project result.)Impact• Employment and working conditionsThe 51 full-time employees will have fixed labour contracts, according to the Labour Act of the Nepal Government (Nepal Labour Association Act, 2025). The company will comply with all ILO regulations. All wages will be well above the minimum and all will be customary living wages. Integral part of good working conditions will be working days of 8 hours, during 5.5 days per week, good salaries, education and professional training. The employees shall benefit from: transportation service; meals to the employees on working days; paid sick leaves; a health assurance programme; a retirement plan; a financial contribution for courses/studies.• Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeCurrently, these products need to be imported into the country (from China or India) and local production does not exist.• Chain effectsImpact on local suppliersThe company will involve at least 35 local suppliers for inputs to the plant. They are expected to provide the company with more than 35% of all supplies yearly when the project will be completed. Seminars and conferences will be organised, that are also open to suppliers. The project's demo site will be open for guided tours for knowledge dissemination.Impact on local customers or consumersConsumers/end users will benefit from significant energy savings (through enhanced thermal mass properties); enhanced living comfort; lower prices compared to traditional houses; fast construction completion; a sustainable product with a 100+ year building life span; enhanced security (resistant to earthquakes, wind, fire and water); mould resistance (because of the use of non-organic material). The product does not emits gases or harmful fumes.• Impact on the sectorThe project may boost modernisation of the Nepalese construction sector, which will lead to opportunities for others to replicate this project or to introduce other innovations in construction to Nepal. It could lead to a production potential for supplementary products. It is the aim and interest of the project partners to share knowledge, which should contribute to a fast market introduction and penetration of this technology in Nepal.• EnvironmentIt is an important motive to implement this project, as an environment friendly alternative for traditional construction materials like bricks: the production process of prefab panels is much less damaging to the environment: it is thought to reduce the usage of fertile soil and ground water dramatically.• Position of womenDue to the nature of the basic-level work (in a heavy duty production environment), most women to be hired will work on medium- and high-level. It is expected that 35% of the employees will be women.• Impact on waterWater consumption in prefab panel production is only 10% of that of brick production. In that way, when the project will be successful and prefab panels will replace bricks, the project contributes to the preservation of the natural ground water level.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 759K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2013 → Nov 28, 2019

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

February 2013 - Established in 1961, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the food assistance arm of the United Nations, and is the largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger in the world. WFP provides food assistance to vulnerable populations as a means of addressing hunger and global food insecurity. WFP has demonstrated knowledge and capacity to address the urgent food needs of vulnerable populations, and to contribute to fighting global hunger. Given WFP's presence and capacity, there are no other agencies that are able to perform the same functions on a similar scale as WFP. CIDA funding is supporting WFP food assistance operations in various countries in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East in 2013. WFP's main programming areas in humanitarian contexts are the provision of food assistance to address acute malnutrition and food insecurity, and the protection of livelihoods.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 489K

Timeline

Mar 27, 2013 → Dec 31, 2014

Coverage

Nepal

February 2012 - Established in 1961, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the food assistance arm of the United Nations, and is the largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger in the world. WFP provides food assistance to vulnerable populations as a means of addressing hunger and global food insecurity. WFP has demonstrated knowledge and capacity to address the urgent food needs of vulnerable populations, and contribute to fighting global hunger. Given WFP’s presence and capacity, there are no other agencies that are able to perform the same functions on a similar scale as WFP. Decided on the basis of need, CIDA funding is supporting WFP food assistance operations in various countries in Asia and the Middle East in 2012. WFP’s main programming areas in humanitarian contexts the provision of food assistance to address acute malnutrition and food insecurity, and to protect livelihoods.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 6.3M

Timeline

Mar 2, 2012 → Dec 31, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

Millions of Nepali people have access to computers, mobile devices and Internet and there is a growing demand for e-learning courses in Nepal. Supply of e-learning content (courses, e-books, etc) is presently very limited, because of the lack of the right ICT infrastructure, which is expensive for suppliers to invest in. Especially in the Nepali language, there is hardly any content.This project invests in an e-learning portal, based on the Software as a Service delivery model, which gives third parties like schools, colleges, Universities, hospitals, government Ministries and agencies and private sector companies the opportunity to develop and upload e-learning content in a cost effective manner and make it available to their pupils, students and employees.The service will be offered on a commercial basis and the main advantages for curriculum suppliers are that they do not have to invest in the required hardware and software themselves (but get access to the portal on a subscription basis), and that they can get professional support from the joint venture with e-learning content development and dissemination. This will take away the thresholds for growth of e-learning in Nepal and provide access to tens of thousands of people during the project and millions of people on the middle term, to e-learning facilities, both in urban and rural areas.The project will create 67 new jobs and will lead to knowledge transfer in the field of data centre operation and maintenance, e-learning system customisation, operation and maintenance, and e-learning content development and upgrading skills.The project is a cooperation between three companies, which have highly complementary competences in the field of e-learning. The applicant is Mediopia Technology Corporation (Mediopia) a South Korean company established in 1993. The company is active in the ICT sector, more specifically in IT System Integration, E-learning (solutions, contents and services, WEB 2.0) and the Security business.Local partner Asian E-learning was established in 2005. The company provides a range of ICT services including software development, multimedia design, network design, implementation and maintenance work related to Learning Management Systems and various consulting services related to e-learning.Third partner AK Books and Educational Enterprise (AK Books) was established in the year 2002. The company is active in content development, publishing and distribution of educational materials.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The joint venture will apply for ISO 9001 certification, which assures that the company will have a quality management system according to international standards. A complete and formalised CSR policy will be formulated as a deliverable of this project. Some of the subjects that will be included in the CSR policy are:- The company will adhere to the labour laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal;- The company will always comply with all ILO regulations, including child labour, safe working conditions regulations and regulations regarding women in the workplace;- Gender equality will be ensured and the company will act as an equal opportunities employer, regardless of the social, cultural, religious and/or ethnic backgrounds of the employees;- Appropriate measures will be taken to minimise negative impacts on the environment. This will include a company waste disposal plan.Impact• Employment and working conditionsAll employees will have fixed contracts. All labour contracts will be compliant to Nepalese labour law. The monthly salaries are well above the minimum level and employees are entitled to fringe benefits like medical services, retirement plan, paid holidays and possibility for education.The company follows the internationally recognised ILO Labour Standards, which guarantees that the working conditions are good and safe.The training focuses on knowledge transfer on subjects that are new or rare in Nepal, in the field of data centre hardware, software and content development. Employees will acquire new skills on state-of-the art technologies, which will strengthen their position in the labour market.• Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe main innovative aspects are:- Introduction of tailor-made Data Centre technology for the construction of a SaaS-based e-Learning system in Nepal;- Development and deployment of portals;- E-Content Development as a consultancy service.• Chain effectsDirect suppliers of raw materials and/or local services are suppliers of various inputs to the company, like company and employees’ insurance, external education for employees, implementation of the retirement plan, external auditors, office supplies, promotion and advertising companies.Local content companies will be involved in order to develop current printed course contents into an open e-learning environment.B2B clients will benefit from improved availability, lower costs, access to infrastructure, high quality infrastructure, professional support with developing e-learning content and standardisation of the market for e-learning. The boost e-learning gets through this project will also lead to more businesses.Furthermore, the joint venture will also develop and distribute e-content itself for specific target groups, such as health care workers, migrant workers, etc. Such groups will mainly benefit from cost effectiveness of local accessible training courses and examination opportunities, saving expensive travelling costs from rural areas.• Impact on the sectorThis project will be fully embedded in the Nepalese education sector in the broadest sense and it will boost e-learning in Nepal, thus creating critical mass for this modern form of education, which can reach millions of people in urban and rural areas. Close cooperation with the clients is foreseen, which includes knowledge sharing about e-learning content (development) and ICT infrastructures. The platform creates economies of scale for its clients, while creating an affordable opportunity for them to offer e-learning.Suppliers of traditional educational material (books, papers) will be offered the opportunity to take their products to a new level by offering the possibility of digitalisation, thus broadening the reach of their markets.The project will be developed in cooperation with and embedded in academic, institutional, governmental, NGO, healthcare, and industrial settings, matching a vast demand in Nepalese society and economy.• EnvironmentThis joint venture is aiming not having an adverse impact on the environment directly. But the cooling system installed with the data centre, high energy consumption and the use of fossil fuel during business work will certainly have some environment concerns. But the joint venture is committed to respect national and international norms to minimise the negative environment impact. The hardware investments are based on state-of-the-art, highly energy efficient systems. Upon availability, the venture strives to green energy sourcing. A waste disposal plan will be developed.• Position of womenThe percentage of women that will be employed by the joint venture will be at minimum 35% in all levels of the company, including management. The project will enhance girls/women education by providing anytime, anywhere learning opportunities for them.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 963K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2013 → Apr 12, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Note: This project has been cancelled, because of bankruptcy of the applicant.The applicant A suit That Fits Ltd (ASTF) was established in 2006. The company is active in the market niche for tailor-made clothing. ASTF employs 48 staff. The company has its head office in London and 33 fitting studios across the United Kingdom (UK). ASTF has developed its own software to support the studios in transfer of measurements and other data for each suit.The local partner Suit That Fits Pvt. Ltd. (STF) was registered in 2008. The company produces suits for the company of ASTF. Furthermore, STF sells tailor-made garments on the local market. The company employs 10 staff and co-operates with 20 tailors.The applicant ASTF and the Nepali partner STF want to establish a joint venture in Nepal. The company will comprise an industrial workshop for the manufacturing of tailor-made suits to be marketed via ASTF in the UK and other countries.The market for tailor-made clothing and particular suits has been growing even during the economic downturn and the partners wish to position themselves as one of the leading UK suppliers. The unique production chain concept will enable the partners to remain price-competitive while adhering to the highest ethical standard of business conduct.The joint venture will invest in a workshop and a combination of computer-controlled, semi-automatic and manual equipment.The employees will be trained to work with the new equipment and to deliver a high quality of suits. The computer network that will be established will connect the workshop with the UK office, guaranteeing real-time communication.The SEDEx (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) – SMETA (SEDEx Members Ethical Trade Audit) certification the joint venture will obtain, will give the partners and their customers a guarantee that the supply chain is developed on fair and sustainable principles, with fair sharing of profits and good working conditions for all employees.With this project the partners will demonstrate how a viable garment supply chain can be set up under Nepali circumstances. Through its membership at the Garment Association of Nepal the joint venture will aim to increase the level of skills in the sector.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The joint venture will assure compliance with the ETI base code for labour practices and will obtain certification under the SMETA standard of SEDEx. This standard is widely accepted in the UK as it ensures transparency and offers up-to-date database with information on business conduct of all companies listed.Impact• Employment and working conditionsThe wages will be at least 40% above the minimum wage in Nepal. Fringe benefits for employees include provident fund for employees after 2 years of employment, gratuity after 5 years of service, medical insurance for accidents, health insurance, overtime pay, holiday / festival allowance, team building activities and social events.The new manufacturing facility will be built and equipped to provide good working conditions and meet health and safety standards as required by law and the criteria of the SMETA audit guidelines.The company will employ 53 people directly. On top 35 stitchers will be hired and paid per unit produced. However, if work is slow, a minimum payment is guaranteed to the stitchers.• Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe technology introduced is new for Nepal. For example computer-controlled cutter, special lockstitch equipment and dedicated machines for steam-ironing. The joint venture will also introduce an innovative industrial organisation of the manufacturing process with strong attention for quality control.• Chain effectsThe main suppliers of the joint venture will be suppliers of fabric. Although the majority of fabric will be imported, local importing companies will also generate an additional turnover.Furthermore, suppliers of lining, pattern paper, eco-fabric, threads, buttons and other supplementary material will benefit from the project.The joint venture will take care that all suppliers are aware of the ETI standard and the SMETA requirements and will assist new suppliers to comply with the quality requirements.As the joint venture will be export-oriented, it will impact local consumers only indirectly – through its cooperation with the local partner STF.• Impact on the sectorThe joint venture will apply for the membership at the Garment Association of Nepal. The joint venture will participate in the Association’s effort to strengthen the sector and develop a training centre that is currently being established in a joint effort of the Nepali Government and the Garment Association.• EnvironmentThe joint venture will aim to minimise any adverse effects on the environment.• Position of womenSlightly positive.Overall 40% of the employees will be women, and of the medium-/high-skilled jobs 35% will go to female workers.• Impact on government/society levelPartners have made a commitment to a middle school in Kathmandu to sponsor several poor and needy students.Furthermore, the project will generate tax income for the Government and a regular inflow of foreign currency from export.• Impact on the local shareholders' positionThe company of the local partner will focus on the local market, but it will use the same supply channels as the joint venture and will therefore offer the same quality suits to local customers. The designs used by the joint venture will also be made available to SFT so that the local company will offer to the local market the clothing according to the latest fashion and style trends.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 384K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2013 → May 31, 2019

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

The intervention concerns core support to NCD Alliance (NCDA) for operations covering the period August 2020 – December 2024. The amount for the contribution is 21,600,000 SEK. NCD Alliance (NCDA) is a unique global civil society network that unites international, regional and national civil society organisations, alliances and networks dedicated to improving non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control worldwide. Through its member alliances, it has developed a network of over 2,000 civil society organisations in 170 countries working towards the NCD agenda. NCDA is considered a global thought leader, and a civil society voice, on NCD policy and practice. It works to elevate the NCDs onto the global health and development agenda and also to bridge the gap and translate global commitments to the ground at the national level. It does this through its own organisation as well as its members by leading and coordinating advocacy towards political processes at all levels and promoting accountability and knowledge exchange. It also leads a variety of initiatives and in-depth programmes to develop civil society capacity in low- and middle income countries (LMICs) to deliver progress on NCD prevention and control at the international, regional and national levels. NCDA is seated in Geneva, Switzerland. It consists of 108 member alliances, networks and organisations representing a wide range of diseases, risk factors and thematic priorities across the NCD spectrum (including mental illness and air pollution). NCDA has four founding members, each representing one of the main four types of NCDs. The founding members are: The International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the World Heart Federation (WHF) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). NCDA has requested organisational support from Sida to operationalise its strategy over the next three years. NCDA will utilize Sida support to expand its advocacy and prevention work, expand its capacity development programmes and strengthen its organisational development and effectiveness. NCDA has submitted its Strategic Plan (SP), Budget and Results Framework for 2016 – 2020. NCDA is currently developing its new strategic plan for 2021- 2028 and have conveyed that it does not expect significant strategic changes.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 1, 2020 → Oct 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The applicant, Hester Biosciences, is the second largest producer of poultry vaccines in India. To meet the increasing international demand for animal vaccines, Hester is seeking ways to expand its production capacity and extend its product range. Internationally, demand for PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) vaccine and CSF (Classical Swine Fever) vaccine is much higher that supply. However, India does not allow production of these vaccines, as the diseases do not occur in India (only vaccines based on the India strain are allowed, while international markets demand the Nigerian strain).Therefore, Hester aims to set up a production plant in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal in joint venture with Him Electronics, part of the Golchha organisation, one of Nepal's top-three industrial houses. The joint venture will produce for the local market (5% to 10%), but most of the production will be for international sales. The project will the first commercial production of animal vaccines in Nepal and create 66 direct jobs (30 basic-, 36 medium-/ high-level). All staff will be trained on the job in the production facility of Hester Biosciences in India and later on in the new plant in Nepal. The production plant will meet international bio-security (BDL-2) and quality standards (GMP, OHSAS, and ISO 14001:2004).Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The plant will be certified for ISO 9001:2008 and GMP. In addition, standards for ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 will be introduced, but these certifications can only be obtained 12 to 24 months after project completion. The bio safety standards will adhere to BSL-2 criteria.Impact• Employment and working conditionsThe project will create 66 jobs (30 basic-level, 36 medium-/ high-level), increased to 200 (90 basic, 110 medium/high) after follow-up investments. Salaries will be at least 20% above minimum wage. Working conditions will be up to international OHSAS and ISO 14000 standards.• Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThis high tech project will transfer knowledge in these areas of expertise: veterinary sciences, animal vaccine production procedures and quality assurance in the supply chain.• Chain effectsThe project will create 25 indirect jobs with the 6 (sub)dealers in Nepal.• EnvironmentThe impact on the environment will be neutral, as the project takes adequate measures (BSL-2 and ISO 14001:2004 standards).• Position of womenAt least 30% of the staff will be female, including medium/high-level positions.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2011 → Dec 20, 2018

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

Following unusually heavy monsoonal rains, the Koshi River in Nepal breached a mud embankment, which subsequently led the river to change its course, inundating hundreds of villages in Nepal and further downstream in India. It is estimated that up to 107,000 people have been affected by the flooding in Nepal, with more than 50,000 displaced and in need of shelter and basic humanitarian assistance. UNICEF provides 10,000 of the most vulnerable families with shelter, nutrition, safe water, sanitation facilities and items for proper hygiene.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 189K

Timeline

Sep 16, 2008 → Mar 31, 2009

Coverage

Koshi, Nepal

Refugees and displaced persons often live in difficult conditions for long periods of time, and rely heavily on an uninterrupted supply of international food assistance to camps where they are often confined for lengthy durations. While the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) plays the lead role in helping to ensure the protection of refugees and internally displaced populations, the World Food Programme (WFP) also contributes to address situations of critical food insecurity. Given the needs of other WFP operations, donors often overlook refugee programs. As a result, in many operations, rations for refugees are often below minimum standards. UNHCR and WFP have thus joined efforts to raise awareness on programming gaps affecting refugees, and to address acute malnutrition in humanitarian contexts. CIDA's contribution is supporting WFP to address critical food insecurity needs for refugees and internally displaced persons, based on assessed needs on the ground. This support helps to ensure regular and uninterrupted access to an appropriate supply of food assistance, for those that rely on the WFP to meet their emergency food needs. WFP activities also focus on finding sustainable solutions to help build the capacities of vulnerable populations to meet their own food and nutrition needs.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 591K

Timeline

Mar 27, 2008 → Dec 31, 2009

Coverage

Nepal

Refugees and displaced persons often live in difficult conditions for long periods of time, and rely heavily on an uninterrupted supply of international food assistance to camps where they are often confined for lengthy durations. While the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) plays the lead role in helping to ensure the protection of refugees and internally displaced populations, the World Food Programme (WFP) also contributes to address situations of critical food insecurity. Given the needs of other WFP operations, donors often overlook refugee programs. As a result, in many operations, rations for refugees are often below minimum standards. UNHCR and WFP have thus joined efforts to raise awareness on programming gaps affecting refugees, and to address acute malnutrition in humanitarian contexts.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 949K

Timeline

Dec 23, 2009 → Dec 31, 2010

Coverage

Nepal

GNBs målsättning under deras nya strategiska plan för sekretariatet 2026-2030, är att 2030 ha bidragit till att förhindra att 7 miljoner flickor gifts bort innan de har fyllt 18 år. GNB avser att bidra till detta genom två ömsesidigt förstärkande strategier: 1. Globalt arbete för att säkerställa mer resurser och effektfulla politiska åtaganden. Säkerställa att barnäktenskap är prioriterat i internationella och sektorspecifika agendor samt värna existerande dedikerad finansiering och bidra till ökad resursmobilisering för arbetet mot barnäktenskap. GNB avser att säkerställa att målsättningar om att motverka barnäktenskap prioriteras i minst 3 internationella agendor, ramverk eller finansieringsmekanismer, och säkerställa åtaganden om minst 1 miljard USD i finansiering för arbete mot barnäktenskap. 2. Fokusering vad gällande resultat på landnivå för att påskynda framsteg. Genom investeringar i medlemsdrivna samarbetskoalitioner i prioriterade länder avser GNB bidra till förändrade maktstrukturer, stärkt lagstiftning, ökad implementering av befintliga lagar och policys, samt stödjande normförändringar. GNB avser att bidra till mätbara förbättringar vad gällande minskad förekomst av barnäktenskap i 10 utvalda länder. De två strategierna är ömsesidigt förstärkande: politiska åtaganden på regional och global nivå är en förutsättning för ökad finansiering av arbete som motverkar barnäktenskap, samt ansvarsutkrävande på nationell nivå. Framsteg på nationell nivå inspirerar och bidrar till best practices för likstämmiga länder samt är en förutsättning för politiskt engagemang och ledarskap på regional och global nivå. För att uppnå GNBs övergripande målsättning kommer organisationen att tillämpa fyra ömsesidigt beroende huvudsakliga taktiker: 1. Mobilisera rörelseaktörer som arbetar för att motverka barnäktenskap, kring gemensamma agendor, koordinerade strategier och delat inflytande. 2. Utrusta medlemmar, nationella koalitioner och andra relevanta förändringsaktörer med de verktyg och data som de behöver för att genomföra effektivt evidensbaserat arbete för att motverka barnäktenskap. 3. Påverka och bidra till politiskt engagemang på samtliga nivåer, kombinerat med systemförändringar på landnivå i de kontexter där det har bedömts finnas bäst förutsättningar. 4. Finansiera nationella medlemsledda koalitioner och värna (samt bidra till ökad) internationell finansiering för arbete mot barnäktenskap. För verksamhetsår 2026, vilket blir GNBs första år under den nya strategiska inriktningen, kommer fokus ligga på att ansvarsfullt fasa ut arbete som prioriterats i linje med föregående strategiska plan, och börja lägga grunden för den verksamhet som skall generera resultat under denna strategiperiod. Verksamheten som GNB avser att genomföra under 2026 förväntas bidra till följande exempel på resultat: - Etableringen av ett internationellt kollektiv av minst 10 framträdande ledarprofiler för arbete mot barnäktenskap som bidrar till politiska prioriteringar från minst åtta regeringar, samt stärkt samarbete med minst 10 ledande organisationer. - Hänförbara initiala resultat på landnivå i Malawi som GNBs första accelerator-land. Förväntade resultat är bland annat policyförbättringar, ökad inhemsk finansiering och implementering av den nationella strategin för att motverka barnäktenskap i minst två distrikt som ett resultat av Girls Not Brides Malawis arbete. - Framtagna genomförandeplaner för de resterande 9 prioriterade samarbetsländerna (Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indien, Mexico och Colombia) med tidiga tecken på policyframsteg och stärkt kapacitet och ökad samordning hos de nationella GNB-koalitionerna. För verksamheten i Kenya, Uganda och Bangladesh förväntas följande resultat uppnås av verksamhet som genomförs 2026: Kenya - Ett effektivt, inflytelserikt och evidens-baserat civilsamhällesdeltagande i färdigställandet och lanseringen av Kenyas nationella strategi mot skadliga sedvänjor. - Ett stärkt nationellt partnerskap i Kenya (Girls Not Brides Kenya) som representerar 135 civilsamhällesorganisationer, som i utökad utsträckning kan driva gemensamt och koordinerat (mer effektfullt) påverkansarbete och utkräva ansvar gentemot ansvarsbärare i arbetet mot barnäktenskap. Uganda - Det nationella partnerskapet i Uganda (Girls Not Brides Uganda) som representerar 120 nationella medlemsaktörer och organisationer, har stärkts ekonomiskt och tekniskt för förbättrat ledarskap, kommunikation och effektivare påverkansarbete. - Stärkt evidens och lärande kring effektivt civilsamhällesdeltagande i genomförandet av Ugandas nationella strategi för att motverka barnäktenskap och ungdomsgraviditeter. Bangladesh - Ökad kunskap om huvudsakliga drivkrafter, geografiska utsattheter, rådande policyramverk och implementeringsgap samt möjligheter för accelererat arbete för att motverka barnäktenskap i Bangladesh. Utifrån denna kartläggning och analys, positionera det nationella partnerskapet i Bangladesh inför fördjupat arbete under resterande strategiperiod.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2020 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

Refugees and displaced persons often live in difficult conditions for long periods of time, and rely heavily on an uninterrupted supply of international food assistance to camps where they are often confined for lengthy durations. While the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) plays the lead role in helping to ensure the protection of refugees and internally displaced populations, the World Food Programme (WFP) also contributes to address situations of critical food insecurity. Given the needs of other WFP operations, donors often overlook refugee programs. As a result, in many operations, rations for refugees are often below minimum standards. UNHCR and WFP have thus joined efforts to raise awareness on programming gaps affecting refugees, and to address acute malnutrition in humanitarian contexts. CIDA's contribution is supporting WFP to address critical food insecurity needs for refugees and internally displaced persons, based on assessed needs on the ground. This support helps to ensure regular and uninterrupted access to an appropriate supply of food assistance, for those that rely on the WFP to meet their emergency food needs. WFP activities also focus on finding sustainable solutions that help build the capacities of vulnerable populations to meet their own food and nutrition needs.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 940K

Timeline

Dec 6, 2006 → Sep 30, 2009

Coverage

Nepal

Nepal is already among the world's least developed nations and is only beginning to recover from a protracted civil war. The World Food Programme's (WFP) Emergency Operation is providing emergency food rations to 225,000 beneficiaries in 10 target districts in the mid- and far-western hill and mountain regions, which have been identified as severely or highly affected by the winter's drought. The overall objective is to secure lives and livelihoods through to the next harvest in food-insecure, drought-affected communities. Specific aims are to stabilize vulnerability to food insecurity and maintain nutritional status (with special attention to women and children); preserve household assets and mitigate vulnerability through the creation or rehabilitation of basic community assets; and prevent mass migration (and a possible increase in the number of female-headed households).

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 867K

Timeline

Dec 8, 2006 → Mar 31, 2007

Coverage

Gandaki, Sudurpashchim

Considering the ecological and biological diversity, Nepal is recognised as one of the most potential countries for mass scale beekeeping. It is estimated that Nepal has a potential of producing more than 10,000 metric tonnes of honey, but is currently harnessing less than 15% of its potential.Honey International (HI) and Gandaki Bee Concern (GBC) want to develop a cooperation to increase both quality and quantity of bee products (honey) in Nepal for local demand and export purposes.The partners will establish a new joint venture to process the current honey supply of GBC according to HACCP standards and process, market and export several niche products (organic honey, rock honey, api health products). The partners will set up a bee resource (queen rearing) centre and a quality control laboratory. The processing facility will be in Kathmandu and the partners will train 600 (and contract 300) small beekeepers in remote, rural areas of Nepal. Improving the honey sector in Nepal can have a large impact on marginalised minorities in the remote rural areas of Nepal.Currently, Nepal cannot export honey to countries in the EU.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Collection of Rock honey is considered a cultural phenomenon of some marginalised minorities and is done in a traditional (and hazardous) way.The project will establish an association of rock honey hunters that will supply safety training and equipment and educate the hunters in sustainable ways to collect rock honey. The project will certify part of the production as organic and has a strong vision on CSR. GBC is an active member of CSR network Nepal and reflects the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact. In line with GBC's current policy, the joint venture will take a pro-active stance in Human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption issues.ImpactEmployment and working conditionsThe project will create 55 basic-level and 15 high-level jobs, additional to the 40 current employees of GBC. Two years after the project, this will be increased to 70 basic-level and 30 high-level jobs.Innovation/Transfer of knowledgeModern beekeeping techniques (seasonal management) are new for Bangladesh. The project will train staff in HACCP standards, and train certain beekeepers in organic beekeeping. In addition it will introduce queen rearing Artificial Insemination (AI) technology.Chain effectsThe project will train 600 new beekeepers and contract 300. The increased productivity and possible export of honey will have a positive impact on the sector.EnvironmentBeekeeping is an environmentally friendly activity and pollination is essential for flora propagation. The project will develop certified organic honey and promote sustainable collection methods for rock honey by local bee hunters.Position of women60% of the project's staff will be female, including 9 out of 15 medium-/high-level jobs.

Organization

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Budget

USD 438K

Timeline

Feb 1, 2010 → Dec 21, 2016

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

May 2015 - On April 25, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal, with the epicentre 81 km northwest of Kathmandu. The earthquake has affected over 8 million people, displaced 2.8 million, and has left more than 3.5 million Nepalese in need of food assistance. To date, the Government of Nepal has confirmed over 8,600 deaths and 16,800 injured. On May 12, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, northeast of Kathmandu, and near its border with China. This aftershock caused additional damage and loss of life, including throughout many areas already impacted by the April 25 earthquake. With DFATD's support, ADRA Canada is helping to meet the emergency health, psychosocial, and hygiene needs of up to 14,400 earthquake-affected people. Project activities include: (1) provision of mobile health camps to provide health services to communities with damaged or destroyed local health infrastructure; (2) delivery of psychosocial counselling to earthquake-affected people; (3) provision of emergency supplies and medications to local health posts; (4) distribution of hygiene kits to patients; and (5) delivery of health education classes to local communities.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Jul 13, 2015 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

May 2015 - On April 25, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal, with the epicentre 81 km northwest of Kathmandu. The earthquake has affected over 8 million people, displaced 2.8 million, and has left more than 3.5 million Nepalese in need of food assistance. To date, the Government of Nepal has confirmed over 8,600 deaths and 16,800 injured. On May 12, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, northeast of Kathmandu, and near its border with China. This aftershock caused additional damage and loss of life, including throughout many areas already impacted by the April 25 earthquake. With DFATD's support, MDM Canada is helping to meet the emergency health and shelter needs of up to 20,000 earthquake-affected people. Project activities include: (1) provision of medical supplies and medications to public health facilities; (2) provision of direct primary health care to remote earthquake-affected communities through mobile health clinics; (3) provision of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to the affected population through deployment of mobile medical teams; (4) implementation of an epidemic disease surveillance system; (5) provision of health awareness training to affected communities; (6) repair water and sanitation systems in targeted health clinics; and (7) distribution of emergency shelter kits to affected households.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 544K

Timeline

Jul 9, 2015 → Sep 30, 2015

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati