Development projects in Nepal

(Nepal): .While Nepal has achieved universal access to primary education, there remain pockets of marginalized groups - including children with disabilities (CwD) - that do not have access to education. The Reading for All (R4A) activity's objective is to improve reading outcomes for CwD and functional limitations in grades 1-3 in the 16 districts of USAID's Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP). FY 2020 funds will be used to implement an early disability and functional limitation screening tool for students; support the GON to develop a more detailed disability Education Management Information System (EMIS) to improve the quality of data on CwD; implement an education response system and provide necessary referrals; revise national teacher training modules to include support for CwD in early grade reading; and continue supporting teachers on instructional methods for teaching CwD to read. ..Humanity & Inclusion, as a leading implementer on disability programming, is uniquely positioned to apply international learning to the Nepal context in this nascent sub-sector of disability-inclusive education. R4A's emphasis on supporting GON systems to provide equitable access to quality education ultimately contributes to improving key metrics of self-reliance, inclusive development, and government capacity. This activity contributes to Embassy Kathmandu's Integrated Country Strategy Mission Goal Two: Increase America's prosperity by developing Nepal as a reliable economic partner and Mission Objective 2.2, Nepal improves health and education outcomes to increase economic productivity... .

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 5.5M

Timeline

May 1, 2018 → Dec 31, 2022

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

The seed fund will be used to test assumptions of the value in bringing generations together for collective action on climate Change, and methods to support this. It is recognised that each context may require different approaches. Outcomes and learnings from this small project will be used to inform develop a bigger project. We will be building on HAI's and Restless' learning from the Bringing Generations Together for Change initiative, and learning what are the shared (and distinct) concerns and suggested actions across the generations when it comes to responding to the climate crisis/climate change.

Organization

HelpAge International

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 1, 2023 → Mar 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

50 PWDs will be given business training, then 30 PWDs out of that group are selected for vocational training, based on their interest and capacity. Out of that group 25 PWDs will be given goods to start their own small business.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The project has three major functions: 1) 30 days vocational training in doll making and crafts 2) Three days inclusive WASH training (covers UNCRPD, constitutional rights and existing legislation) 3) Celebration of International Day of Persons With Disabi lities on 3.12.2017.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Gulmi, Lumbini

1. Project: 11752 Strengthening community resilience through sustainable livelihood 2. Project area and Country: Sindhuli district, Nepal 3. Project justification: The Sindhuli area is mainly resided by marginalized and ethnic minority groups such Tamang, Danuwar and Majhi along with others caste groups. The economic and social development status of target groups (socially marginalized and ethnic minority groups) is low. Women’s engagement in social and economic development initiatives is limited regardl ess their huge contribution for family economy. Awareness of women on possible options for income generation and services available from the government agencies is very limited. The local population in the target area do not have reliable access to finance as financial intuitions are located mostly in urban centres. 4. The main objective and the expected results: The main objective of the project is to contribute for poverty reduction in remote Village Development Committees of Sindhuli district. The proj ect aims to strengthen social and economic status of socially marginalized groups through enhancing access to finance, engagement in appropriate enterprises and social empowerment. Local population, including socially marginalized groups, will diversify th eir income from access to finance, farm + off farm based enterprises and business development. Governance at local level will be strengthened and communities will access government services in line with the prevailing policies. The project will support the establishment of new cooperatives and strengthening the capacity of existing cooperatives. Furthermore, it will support vocational training and creation of sustainable linkages to profitable markets at national level. 5. Right-holders/ beneficiaries: 600 economically poor and socially marginalized households Duty bearers: 20 local institutions including cooperatives, mother groups, and other community based organizations (CBOs) and local authorities 6. Implementing partner: Sahakarya Nepal and Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Nepal (FWEAN) 7. Budget 2018: Total budget EUR 70,000

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Sindhuli, Bagmati

1. Project: 11751 Socio–economic empowerment of disadvantaged women and girls in Lalitpur district of Nepal 2. Project area and Country: Lalitpur district, Nepal 3. Project justification: Women are the largest marginalized group in Nepal in terms of edu cation, asset ownership, political representation and economic participation. Many poor women from deprived communities are not in a position to access loan from banks or other financial institutions or financial service providers due to lack of physical c ollateral. Most of the women still lack legal ownership of their land and citizenship certificate. This project is a continuation of past project Promotion of Women’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Lalitpur. It aims to replicate learning to neig hbouring VDCs, increase cooperatives’ membership and services to poor and excluded households and to strengthen women-led cooperatives and their networking. Cooperatives still lack adequate knowledge and skills to develop strong linkages with market acto rs for enterprise development. 4. The main objective and the expected results: The main objective of the project is to contribute to change the oppressive position of rural women promoting their economic, social, political and cultural rights. The projec t aims to develop, expand and strengthen women-led local institutions to promote economic, social and cultural rights of women. The targeted women will have an opportunity to earn, save and access credits equal to men. Women will be economically active and empowered members in their communities through their meaningful stake in decision-making process at households and community level. The project will improve women’s business skills so that they will manage their businesses professionally and profitably. The women will be mainly from economically poor and indigenous Tamang communities in 12 village development committees (VDCs) of Lalitpur district. 5. Right-holders/ beneficiaries: 3,700 cooperative women members and 900 girls Duty bearers: Village Develo pment Committees (VDCs), local government 6. Implementing partner: Society of Local Volunteer's Effort (SOLVE) Nepal and Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Association Nepal (FWEAN) 7. Budget 2018: Total budget EUR 150,000

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Lalitpur, Bagmati

The Finnish National Agency for Education (EduFi) has supported education sector reform in Nepal since 2005. EduFi's (previously FNBE) support has strengthened Finland's capacity to participate in the monitoring and dialogue related to the comprehensive Sc hool Sector Reform Program (SSDP). EduFi's expertize has contributed to the Finland's excellent visibility and position in Nepal's education sector. In 2017 FinEdu supports the Ministry of Education in Nepal in developing its curriculum teachers' guides an d student counseling. In addition EduFi provides the MFA with expert support relating to the implementation of both Finnish funded interventions in the education sector in Nepal. In the School Sector Development Plan which Finland funds in the years 2016-2 020 EduFi provides expertize in monitoring and reviewing the achievement of the programme. In the TASS technical support program EduFi gives the MFA recommendations relating to the practical roll-out of the program activities on the school level. The total budget of this support is 60.000 eur.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

USD 64K

Timeline

Apr 11, 2017 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

25 blind students will take a 75 days long basic computer training course to be able to utilize electronic learning material in their studies. 50 blind students will take a two-day course to learn how to use their Android devices to access internet, e-mail and electronic books.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

Parents with Intellectually Disabled Children (PWID) will start a six-months education project for their children. Five children will also learn how to make paper products like envelopes. The project will also develop accessible learning material for intel lectually disabled children.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

Ten unemployed visually impaired people will take a six-months long training course in computer technology. After the training they will be employed as computer teachers, computer operators or they will run computer cyber cafes.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

Program I 1. Grassroots and National level dialogues will be organised under the Social Forum banner. SADED, through its grassroots dialogue, collects memories, thoughts and experience from the grassroots level 2. Those interesting and important memories a nd outcomes of the dialogues will be published and disseminated through newsletters, newspaper articles, blogs and websites. 3. SADED-Nepal prioritizes to interact with various social movements in South Asia. Since it is easy for Nepalese to visit Pakistan , and Bangladesh in comparison to Indians, SADED-Nepal will engage with social movements there so that regional social movements especially Social Forum will be strengthened. Program II: Sustainable rehabilitation and reconstruction (after 2015 earthquake) 1. To stay with our green principles to use local technological skills and material for reconstruction: There is a risk that some of the multinational companies will monopolize the reconstruction discourse in order to expand their capital. SADED-Nepal has a plan to recruit some of the technicians to mobilize in the affected areas before and during the reconstruction work. They will be given chance to have exposure visits to places like Uttarakhand and Assam of India. These technicians will be able to sugge st a good engineered structures so that the reconstructed houses with local materials will be equally or even more stronger than that of corporate promoted #modern# houses. Dialogues will be organized in the affected areas with the participation of communi ty-based organizations and local elites. Also we will invite experts from Uttarakhand and Assam for sharing dialogues in the affected areas. 2. Resuming/Building/supporting public spaces for children and elders in the villages: SADED-Nepal have identified 5 Village Development Communities (VDCs) in Nuwakot and Rasuwa/Sindupalchowk from where we start relief and reconstruction work of children's space. While doing so, pre-primary schools, play schools along with the village based public spaces will be recons tructed where it is destroyed. We will take a VDC, and after having need assessments in the villages, will help reconstruct damaged infrastructures so that public spaces can resume/start their activities. Elderly and young people will be involved in runnin g these children spaces. Furthermore, midday meals and play materials will be provided in a school and a children’s play space.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2014 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Nuwakot, Rasuwa

Dalits continue to be among the poorest, under educated and under-represented at the political level. The project will raise awareness on unlawful and inhuman practices of caste-based discrimination and untouchability among both Dalit and non-Dalit populat ion as well as prepare them to speak up against these practices; educate and sensitise government authorities on the anti-discrimination legal provisions and measures. The project will mobilise human rights defenders for supporting victims and empower them to seek justice through formal process, and educate and empower women and youths to engage in peacebuilding process in their community. This will contribute for the protection and promotion of fundamental human rights and freedom of Dalit, women and other marginalised groups in Nepal.Expected results:• Enhanced voices and roles of Dalit and civil society organisations in encouraging government to implement non-discriminatory policies and equality frameworks contributing to peace• Enhanced participation and role of marginalised women and youths in peace building in the community with their increased access and linkage to educational and livelihood opportunities• Increased engagement of religious, social and political leaders in peacebuilding and social harmony dealing with injustice and discriminationRights-holders /beneficiaries: Dalit women and youth Implementing partner: Nepal National Dalit Social Welfare Organization (NNDSWO)

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 7, 2001 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Freed Haliyas, ex-Kamaiyas and Kamlaris (HaKK) have not yet fully realised the true sense of freedom. They are aware but still lacking desired level of empowerment. Thousands of right-holders are still denied their rights and entitlements. Therefore, right -holders need to be further supported to empower them to claim and enjoy their rights. The duty-bearers require enough support in formulation policies, strategies, guidelines and implement those aiming the just rehabilitation of freed HaKK. The project, th us, focuses on livelihood, education, capacity building and advocacy to facilitate duty-bearers’ and right-holders’ efforts to end this bondage system permanently. The overall goal of the project is to enhance the dignified living of freed Haliyas, Ex- Kamaiyas and Kamlaris. The project aims at advancing socio-economic condition of freed Haliya, ex- Kamaiyas and Kamlaris enhancing their access to livelihood assets and promoting equality and non-discrimination Expected results:• Increased access of the rights-holders (i.e. freed Haliyas, ex-Kamaiyas and Kamlaris), their groups and associations to services and resources, and fulfillment of their rights • Enhanced access of the rights-holders to resilient livelihood and employment opportunities • Incr eased access of children and youth among the rights-holders to uninterrupted quality education • Improved harmony and relations between freed bonded labourers and their ex-mastersRights-holders /beneficiaries: Freed Haliyas, ex- Kamaiyas and Kamlaris.Imp lementing partner: The Lutheran World Federation Nepal (LWF Nepal)

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 7, 2001 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

This project is about vocational training and income generating. The group will train 10 PWDs in bicycle repairing. The group will provide 20 other PWDs the opportunity to participate different types of vocational/income generating trainings. These people will then go back to their villages and utilize local government funds to arrange vocational trainings.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2015 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

The catastrophic earthquake of 25th April 2015 measuring 7.8 Richter scale had its devastating consequences on human lives and property as well as infrastructures including WASH services in Nepal. The gains that Nepal had made so far in achieving the MDG t argets on water and sanitation has been negatively challenged by the damages of water supply and sanitation services. UNICEF WASH Earthquake Recovery Programme will support reconstruction efforts in Nepal particularly in WASH sector with a particular focus on Disaster Risk Management. The expected results and outcomes of the programme are formulation and operationalization of disaster risk reduction and climate change policies capacity building and system building for disaster preparedness and response and earthquake affected water supply schemes and school toilets and water systems rehabilitation. Rehabilitated water supply schemes will serve at least 33 000 people and school toilets and water systems rebuilding will serve at least 20 000 children. At least 20 000 school children will be also educated on hand washing.In International Conference on Nepal?s Reconstruction on 25th of June 2015 Finland pledged two million euros (2 000 000) to the reconstruction efforts in Nepal. The contribution was decided to b e channeled through UNICEF based on earlier cooperation. Finland provided one million euros (1 000 000) support for 2016. The programme will receive additional funding of one million euros for 2017 as pledged in 25th of June 2015.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 14, 2015 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

In rural Nepal especially girls encounter challenges related to schooling, one of them being lack of toilets suitable for girls. There is also need for improvement in teachers' attitudes, transparency of school administration, infrastructure and safe envir onment. With closer cooperation betweeen different school stakeholdersthe quality of schools can be improved and the attitudes in communities can be changed to understand the importance of schooling in children's life. The project aims to develop child and environmentally friendly schools in rural Eastern Nepal by supporting school child clubs in their activities and the cooperation between school stakeholders (child club, school management committee, parent-teacher assotiation, school administration, Villa ge education committee) in preparing school improvement plans (SIP). The project provides capacitation to Child Club board members on child rights, life skills, gender, social inclusion and environmental issues. The school stakeholders participate in capac itations and workshops to manage the schools efficiently and transparently. Through Child Clubs the youth can contribute to the development of their own shools and communities. There is also hardware components to improve the classrooms, sanitation and saf e drinking water facilities in project schools. The project will result quality rural schools with good environment to study and work.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2014 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

There is a huge gap between the demand and supply of skilled man power in domestic market. The lack of employment opportunities, insufficient vocational skills training opportunities are pushing unemployed youths for out-migration. They get low remuneratio n and are prone to accidents as they are mostly engaged in Danger, Difficult and Dirty (3D) jobs. Therefore, these unemployed rural youths need to be trained on emerging trades to sharpen their skills for their earnings and livelihoods. This will contribut e to increased remunerations and job security. New opportunities have been waiting for the skilled youths within their own districts, regional markets, Indian markets as well as abroad markets.The project aims at enhancing access of women and youths to qua lity vocational skill training and technical education by strengthening technical vocational education and training (TVET) sub-sector in Nepal. Expected results:• Enhanced access of women and youths to quality TVET service• TVET sub–sector knowledge and experiences are systematically documented and widely disseminated among the concerned• Strengthened capacity of public and private TVET service providers to deliver quality serviceRights-holders /beneficiaries: Unemployed women and youth Implementing partner: Underprivileged Children’s Education Programs (UCEP Nepal)

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2013 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

UNDP has prepared in cooperation with Supreme Court of Nepal Ministry of Law Justice Constituent Assembly and Parliamentary Affairs and National Human Rights Commission a programme titled ?Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights Protection System in Nepal?. The UNDP led program is planned to be an multi-donor program for a five year period. The project basically aims to strengthen the rule of law by supporting firstly the ?administration of justice sector? with the Supreme Court playing a lead role t hrough JSCC Secretariat and its network. Secondly through reforms in ?socio-legal? aspect of the rule of law and ?access to justice sector? the project envisages to implement protective laws by developing a ?national legal aid scheme? .?Access to justice? with focus on vulnerable groups needs special attention and has been positively designed to implement through ?legal aid centers? and ?legal aid service providers?. Affirmative programs with specified figures of the beneficiaries on the other hand have bee n proposed to increase the number of hitherto deprived groups build their competency through educational scholarship internship and apprenticeship. Suggested legislative reforms to reduce discriminatory treatments and opportunities would have both symbolic value as well as impelling factor to gear up the project focus towards the needy groups. Total budget estimate for 5 years is USD 24 million of which Finland contributes 54 million euros during 2014-2017.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 12, 2013 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

In order to improve programme quality, it is of essence to have presence in the country. Working with the local partners successfully requires working hand in hand throughout the project cycle. The field presence is in line with FCA’s regional strategy, and supporting the strategic goals especially related to programme quality, capacity building, advocacy, programme development, thematic/technical support and broadening the funding base. The overall objective is to improve effectiveness, quality and impa ct of the FCA Nepal country programme focusing on the thematic areas, Right to livelihood, Right to education and Right to peace through established field presence. Expected results: • Established a functional working relationship and collaboration with UN agencies, I/NGOs, CBOs and government authorities at district and national level • New partnership and networking opportunities are created to broadening the funding opportunities • Effective coordination of work and cooperation with other aid or ganizations • Capacity of local partners are built for effective and efficient programme implementation • Strategic and operational planning for the country programme including programme and project PME and administrative support Partners: Local a nd regional civil society actors, international organisations, donors

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The communities in the region are poor, marginalised and politically unstable. Education and skill levels are low and child labour and child marriages are common. School dropout-count is high. The earthquake of 2014 caused massive infrastructural destructi on in some areas (e.g. schools were destroyed) and significantly weakened the income of families. Education can bring hope and open possibilities for children, youth and the communities. The project has improved 19 state schools’ teaching by providing su pport for teaching, materials and teaching facilities. The project has supported youth through vocational course centres’ training. Especially challenged communities’ girls have been given preparing education, which enables a later transition to a norm al primary school. Equivalent work will continue in 2016. The project is expected to improve vulnerable children’s, youth’s and communities’ quality of life. The purpose is to increase the knowledge and skill levels of communities, where the project acts (in Bhaktapur, Sarlah and Rukum). The project results in children’s improved primary education and youth’s vocational skills in the project area. Beneficiaries of the project are children, youth, their parents and teachers. Fida partners with a lo cal NGO, Transformation Nepal (TFN).

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2011 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Sarlahi, Bhaktapur

Unemployment is a big problem in Nepal and especially it concerns the youth in the country. The project supports youth in skills improvement and identification of income ideas. Also free time activities are provided to create meaningful ways to spend time. This project works with youth in Nepal, helping them to improve their skills and to get a job. Youth empowerment has been done through the career and counseling programs and free-time activities. Project goal is improved quality of life among vulnerable p eople. The purpose is increased employment opportunities of youth in the community of the Banke and Nuwakot districts. Fida partners with a local NGO, Nepal Integral Mission Society (NIMS). As a result, the youth are more equipped in finding jobs as their skill level has improved and they have received career counselling. The youth also utilize their free time on more productive activities than before.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 15, 2007 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

The project has been implemented to improve livelihood of poor families in project area communities, where most of the community people are dependent on traditional agriculture. Even though they have enough natural resources, they are not being able to uti lize them due to lack of skills and appropriate technology. The project has provided training on livelihood area e.g. appropriate farming and livestock. The project has also worked together with schools by giving trainings to teachers and providing support for classroom management. This has been done in child sponsorship are in Chitwan but also in Okhaldunga's working area, and there are together 13 Kids' clubs. The project goal is improved quality of life among the vulnerable people. Project purpose is imp roved livelihood of 450 families in Khijikati, Khijifalate, khijichandeshwori, Ragani and Pokali VDCs of Okhaldhunga district and Padampur VDC of Chitwan district. Fida’s partner in the project is a local NGO, Rescue Nepal. The project results in increas ed livestock production, appropriate farming methods, fruit farming and income generating activities. Teachers and school management committees are provided with information on child friendly education and kid’s clubs are actively functioning. The projec t benefits children, adults and ethnic group farmers.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 15, 2007 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Okhaldhunga, chitawan

Learning and reflection are important aspects of the programme. In 2016 a learning agenda will be worked out and this will focus on the continuous assessment of the assumptions underlying the programme’s design and Theories of Change. These will be reviewed critically every year at country, regional and alliance levels, resulting in strategic adjustments where necessary to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the interventions. Learning will also be an outcome of the programme’s evaluation agenda. A baseline will be conducted in the first half of 2016 and a mid-term review and final evaluation are scheduled for 2018 and 2020 respectively.

Organization

Plan International Netherlands

Budget

USD 1.7M

Timeline

Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

This project strengthens the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) sanctions on North Korea in Latin America and Southeast Asia. Project activities include: (1) promoting open source monitoring and reporting to the private sector; (2) providing advanced counter-proliferation finance training in Mexico; (3) convening a counter-proliferation finance symposium for Central Banks and financial institutions in Southeast Asia; (4) building regional champions on counter-proliferation finance in the Caribbean and Latin America; (5) conducting an e-learning course on combatting North Korean proliferation finance; (6) providing webinars and in-person training sessions on counter-proliferation finance in Latin America; and (7) conducting interactive training on countering North Korean cyber threats for financial institutions in Costa Rica and Guatemala.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 38K

Timeline

Oct 13, 2022 → Mar 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

USAID supports the Government of Nepal in the areas of policy reforms, assessment standards and approaches, teacher training, disability inclusive education, multilingual teaching and learning materials development and distribution, school libraries and book corners, and capacity building activities for federal, provincial, and local governments.

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 2.3M

Timeline

Nov 29, 2023 → Dec 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

(Nepal): The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students by meeting targets set under the 2016-2021 School Sector Development Program (SSDP). The MOEST and development partners are developing a new five-year sector plan. In USAID's Education Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Phase 1, the activity supported one disbursement linked indicator (DLI) that targeted improving primary grade learning outcomes through scale-up of the National Early Grade Reading Program (NEGRP). In SWAp Phase 2, under the new SSDP, USAID will use FY 2020 resources to expand its support to at least two DLI result areas, continuing to incentivize the GON's implementation of targeted interventions to improve primary grade learning outcomes and to ensure that the most marginalized groups have access to education - even in the face of crisis. Potential Phase 2 DLIs include financing targets to expand the NEGRP to the remaining 38 districts, implementing "pro-poor" school interventions that advance Nepal's Equity Strategy, and supporting the continued development of digital distance learning..SWAp Phase 2 advances the USAID key Basic Education Policy priorities: "Children and youth gain literacy, numeracy and social-emotional skills that are foundational to future learning success" and "the most marginalized and vulnerable, have increased access to quality education that is safe and relevant." This assistance will allow the USG to better harmonize foreign development efforts with other donor partners, demonstrate commitment to the principles of aid effectiveness, and achieve financing and Journey to Self-Reliance metrics. This activity supports the Embassy Kathmandu's ICS Goal Two: Increase America's prosperity by developing Nepal as a reliable economic partner and Mission Objective 2.2: Nepal improves health and education outcomes to increase economic productivity..

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 564K

Timeline

Jul 17, 2019 → Sep 30, 2021

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

Provide children an education in reading, writing, and mathematics, and the basic skills of problem-solving, cooperative learning, and communication to develop pupils ability to obtain and use information they need about their home, community, and country. Activities typically utilize a formal school curriculum in or outside of a school. Primary education is also sometimes called elementary education.

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 2.9M

Timeline

Oct 1, 2022 → Sep 30, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Contribute to sustained improvements in education quality, efficiency, and equity through strengthened education policy, governance, financing, facilities, human resources, public information, and management of education services. A range of activities may target the national, regional, district, and community levels of the education system; pre-primary, primary, lower-secondary, upper secondary, and nonformal education; and public or private education.

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 1, 2021 → Sep 30, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

(Nepal): USAID will utilize FY 2015 funds to support the new Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP). The EGRP directly supports USAID's Education Strategy Goal One and will be part of the Government of Nepal's (GON) School Sector Reform Program funded by multiple donors and the GON. USAID will assist the Ministry of Education develop, test, and institutionalize interventions to improve reading in public primary grades 1-3. EGRP is implemented through two separate mechanisms, including on-budget GON support. This GON support will drive results in EGR instructional design, teacher professional development, assessment, and monitoring. Annual Work Plans will outline yearly activities. The total government to government funding for five years from 2014 to 2019 is approximately $8,000,000. From the total planned contribution, the additional funds to be added in FY 2015 will be approximately $245,000 of carry-over frin year one (2014-2015), subject to availability of funds and issuance of an Implementation Letter.

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 671K

Timeline

Jul 16, 2014 → Jul 16, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

(Nepal): USAID will use FY~2014 funds to support the new Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP). The EGRP directly supports USAID's Education Strategy Goal One and will be part of the Government of Nepal's (GON) School Sector Reform Program, funded by multiple donors and the GON. USAID will help the Ministry of Education develop, test, and institutionalize interventions to improve reading in public primary grades 1-3. EGRP will be implemented through four separate mechanisms, including on-budget GON support. This GON support will drive results in instructional support and design, assessment, and monitoring. Annual Work Plans will outline yearly activities. EGRP G2G funding is expected for five years from 2014 to 2019, with an estimated life of project funding of $8,000,000. From the total planned contribution, the FY~2014 amount is $1,175,987, confirmed by the issuance of an Implementation Letter on July 11, 2014.

Organization

USAID Nepal

Budget

USD 2.7M

Timeline

Jun 1, 2014 → Jun 1, 2019

Coverage

Nepal