Development projects in Nepal

This component covers the cost required for all the social mobilisation aspect of the work example, preparation and implementation of sectoral plans. Additionally, it includes the full cost of WASH and DRR-related behaviour change and communication initiatives, such as conducting trainings, capacity building, and the development and distribution of IEC materials.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 1.5M

Timeline

Apr 29, 2020 → Jun 30, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

This includes all the construction cost required for the construction of water supply schemes and water treatment facilities and the technical human resources required to deliver those construction work together with the cost required for water recharge ponds and various water use and optimisation measures including sanitation and hygiene facilities.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 5.7M

Timeline

Apr 29, 2020 → Jun 30, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of Indigenous peoples in the Indo-Pacific through Indigenous-led climate action. Peer-to-peer learning between First Nations in Canada and abroad seeks to contribute to enhanced capacity to implement climate solutions for Indigenous peoples, in particular women and youth. The project equips Indigenous peoples to organize, strategize, and lead actions at the local, regional, and international levels that address climate change and biodiversity. Strengthened partnerships aim to increase the use of nature-based solutions. These solutions aim to benefit climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation. The project centers the self-determined priorities and needs of Indigenous peoples. The project aims to build on local partner Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact’s (AIPP) ongoing efforts to enhance knowledge-sharing and capacity-building among Indigenous peoples and their active participation in decision-making related to conservation and climate action. The project aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples. Project activities include: (1) convening knowledge circles on indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous governance as climate and biodiversity solutions; (2) identifying guidelines and tools that enable indigenous communities to participate in and lead climate action; and (3) supporting peer-to-peer knowledge sharing workshops between First Nations women and youth and Indigenous women and youth from Thailand and Nepal to empower Indigenous women and promote their climate leadership.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 657K

Timeline

Mar 13, 2025 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

This integrated climate adaptation solutions for the Hindu Kush Himalaya region (ICAS-HKH) project aims to increase resilience to climate change impacts and improve the livelihoods of rural women, Indigenous Peoples and local communities in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Reviving springs and managing springsheds are crucial for water security in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, especially amid climate change challenges. Working primarily with women, ICAS-HKH aims to support communities, women’s and Indigenous Peoples’ groups and local institutions to design and implement gender-responsive interventions to improve springshed management, address water scarcity and provide renewable energy technology for irrigation systems. ICAS-HKH seeks to promote the development and implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines by local government institutions to enable the scaling up of the approach. It also aims to enhance the capacity of beneficiaries to access other sources of climate adaptation funding to sustain this approach in the long term.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 3.7M

Timeline

Feb 20, 2025 → Apr 2, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

Funding under this investment supports the delivery of strategic water and energy advisory services in Nepal, specifically technical assistance to the Government of Nepal to fast track vital hydropower projects. The total value of this investment is $2.9 million over 4 years, starting 2017-18.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 1.4M

Timeline

May 1, 2018 → Jun 30, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Funding under this investment supports 'Water for Women' an initiative to improve sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene services in the Asia Pacific region with a focus on women and girls. The initiative follows input from the High Level Panel for Water in New York and the Civil Society WASH Fund. The total value of this investment is $111.5 million over 7 years, starting 2016-17.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 1.7M

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

To develop and institutionalize an integrated watershed assessment framework, enabling government agencies to identify degraded watersheds and map vulnerable populations across the Karnali River Basin.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 99K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2026 → Sep 30, 2027

Coverage

Karnali, Nepal

Preparation of Project Document

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 50K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2025 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

The Project aims to provide irrigation and agricultural machinery, high-quality seeds, clean water systems, and solar-powered shower facilities, and to train farmers and promote agricultural technologies and practices, thereby increasing agricultural productivity, improving access to safe drinking water, and enhancing the livelihoods and well-being of smallholders and vulnerable groups.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 2.5M

Timeline

May 15, 2026 → May 15, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Water for Sustainable Growth supports activities to deliver upon the aid program priority of 'Agriculture, Fish and Water'. The principal actibvity supported form 2018/19 is Phase 2 of the Australian Water Partnership (AWP) which is for inclusive economic development; improving water security for all; reducing environmental and social impacts and regional tensions. The total value of this investment in Phase 2 is $26 million over 4 years, starting 2018-19. Phase 1 of AWP started in 2015/16 with a grant of $20 million over 4 years.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 1, 2015 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The Sustainable Development Investment Portfolio Phase 2 (SDIP2) seeks to improve the integrated management of water, food and energy in South Asia, especially addressing climate risks and the interests of women and girls. The investment focuses on the three major transboundary Himalayan river basins – the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra – covering parts of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. SDIP2 is the second four-year phase of an intended 12 year engagement, which recognises that many of the critical interventions required for improving the integrated management of the water, energy and food at the basin level will require sustained engagement to build regional cooperation and capacity over time. The total value of this investment is $46.8 million over 4 years, starting 2016-17.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 4.1M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2016 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

DEVELOPMENT OF GROUNDWATER IRRIGATION BY SHALLOW MEDIUM AND DEEP TUBE WELL DEVELOPMENT ON AOBUT 4000 HA IN TERAI. LEGISLATION OF GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION IN NEPAL. SOME DELAYS IN RECRUITMENT OF CONSULTANTS FOR PROJECT PREPARATION BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF GV LEGISLATION & OTHER STUDIES.

Organization

World Bank Trust Funds

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 5, 1999 → Aug 9, 2002

Coverage

Nepal

The overall objective of the intervention is improved cooperation in governing shared water resources, strengthening resilience to climate change in riparian communities in the transboundary Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) river basins. The four expected outcomes are; 1) Strengthened climate-resilient livelihoods of communities living in the transboundary GBM river basins 2) Improved and inclusive management of transboundary river ecosystems and protection of biodiversity across the GBM river basins 3) Strengthened leadership of civil society, especially women, Indigenous People, and youth to influence government and private sector on water governance across and between the transboundary GBM basins 4) Strengthened cooperation, collaboration and accountability across and between the transboundary GBM river basins. The programme will work directly with communities in selected locations within the transboundary GBM river basins across Bangladesh, India, Nepal and also to a lesser extent in Bhutan. The direct target group is approximately 150 000 individuals (50% women) including: - Riparian communities including small holder farmers, fisherfolk, boat-dwellers and people engaged in water or natural -resource-based livelihoods - Civil society organisations representing women, youth, Indigenous communities and livelihood groups, community groups and advocacy forums, and Women Empowerment Centres - Future civil society leaders with focus on women and youth In addition to the direct target groups, the programme will engage with other stakeholders including: - Government and political stakeholders at all levels (local, state/province, national and regional) - Private sector organisations engaged in water and natural resource use and management - Academic and reserach institutions - Media organisations The programme will be implemented by Oxfam at regional and country level in collaboration with six international/regional organisations and nine national and local organisations. Due diligence of a couple of the organisations is still ongoing. The international/regional organisations are: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Consumer Unity and Trust Society International (CUTS), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) where the latter three are new.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 14, 2022 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The overall objective of the intervention is improved cooperation in governing shared water resources, strengthening resilience to climate change in riparian communities in the transboundary Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) river basins. The four expected outcomes are; 1) Strengthened climate-resilient livelihoods of communities living in the transboundary GBM river basins 2) Improved and inclusive management of transboundary river ecosystems and protection of biodiversity across the GBM river basins 3) Strengthened leadership of civil society, especially women, Indigenous People, and youth to influence government and private sector on water governance across and between the transboundary GBM basins 4) Strengthened cooperation, collaboration and accountability across and between the transboundary GBM river basins. The programme will work directly with communities in selected locations within the transboundary GBM river basins across Bangladesh, India, Nepal and also to a lesser extent in Bhutan. The direct target group is approximately 150 000 individuals (50% women) including: - Riparian communities including small holder farmers, fisherfolk, boat-dwellers and people engaged in water or natural -resource-based livelihoods - Civil society organisations representing women, youth, Indigenous communities and livelihood groups, community groups and advocacy forums, and Women Empowerment Centres - Future civil society leaders with focus on women and youth In addition to the direct target groups, the programme will engage with other stakeholders including: - Government and political stakeholders at all levels (local, state/province, national and regional) - Private sector organisations engaged in water and natural resource use and management - Academic and reserach institutions - Media organisations The programme will be implemented by Oxfam at regional and country level in collaboration with six international/regional organisations and nine national and local organisations. Due diligence of a couple of the organisations is still ongoing. The international/regional organisations are: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Consumer Unity and Trust Society International (CUTS), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) where the latter three are new.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

USD 2.0M

Timeline

Dec 14, 2022 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The Capacity Building Work Stream Investment will support capacity building activities for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector including: applied-research on WASH issues; the coordination and management of the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) conferences in 2014, 2016 (including funding for Australian Awardees to participate) and 2018; support for the UNESCO Free Flow publication to be provided to public authorities and community leaders in developing countries; and a series of other capacity building activities including funding to the 2015 International River Symposium. This Investment will also support WSH Section monitoring, evaluation and representation costs for field visits, conferences and workshops, team capacity building and planning and design costs. The total value of this investment is about $2.9 million over 6 years, starting 2012-13.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 62K

Timeline

Jan 10, 2013 → Jun 30, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

The Intergovernmental Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) initiative provides funding for a 'multi-disciplinary river basin resource management programme' targeting the Koshi River Basin, covering parts of China, Nepal, and India. The overall goal is to contribute to inclusive poverty reduction and enhanced resilience to climate change by securing and sustaining freshwater ecosystem services. Australia's contribution will: develop a basin wide knowledge based in a web-based information sharing platform; propose options for improved agriculture in different geo-climatic parts of the basin; and provide detailed case studies of the underlying causes and management options for a range of water hazards. Improving the management of the waters of the Himalayan Rivers is critical to improving the livelihood of more than 500 million of the world's poorest people. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $3.0 million over 4 years, starting 2011-12.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Mar 1, 2012 → Dec 31, 2016

Coverage

Koshi, Nepal

The main objective of the project is to increase income of the high hill smallholder farmers (the target beneficiaries) by increasing productivity of apple and vegetables through the provision of irrigation water supply all-round the year.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 10K

Timeline

Jul 7, 2022 → Jun 15, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Australia recognises that the South Asian region is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Climate change is already affecting: annual rainfall and consequently the reliability of flows in the major river systems of South Asia; more than 800 million people depend on the waters of the Ganges, Indus and Brahamaputra rivers; and sea level rise threatens the livelihoods of millions who live in coastal zones and large river deltas. As the demand for water increases due to population growth and rapid economic growth, managing water resources to ensure adequate supplies for people, agriculture, industry, electricity generation and the environment is critical. Funding under this initiative supports moving to a 'Green Growth" path for the region and will invest in climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as integrated water resource management. The total value of this initiative is $0.9 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 247K

Timeline

Mar 1, 2012 → Jun 30, 2016

Coverage

Nepal

The Civil Society Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Fund is a global grant program for civil society organisations to deliver activities that improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene for approximately 1.8 million people across Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Key components of the WASH Fund include: development of a peer reviewed design of the Fund; competitive selection process; provision of grants to civil society organisations to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene activities; fund management; and the establishment of a dedicated Monitoring, Evaluation and Review Panel (MERP). The total value of this initiative is $104.4 million over 8 years, starting 2011-12.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 4.3M

Timeline

Sep 26, 2011 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

The main objective of the project is to increase income of the smallholder farmers by increasing farm productivity through the provision of irrigation water supply all-round the year.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 10K

Timeline

Sep 1, 2020 → Aug 31, 2021

Coverage

Udayapur, Koshi

The main objective of the project is to increase income of the smallholder farmers by increasing crop productivity through the provision of irrigation water supply all-round the year.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 10K

Timeline

Sep 1, 2020 → Aug 31, 2021

Coverage

Siraha, Madhesh

The objective of the project is to provide support to supply irrigation water through rehabilitation of Dorkhukhola-Saureni-Bahunbesi Irrigation Canal, construction of water inlets and outlets, improvement of existing HDPE pipes for the smooth flow of water within the Canal together with the construction of stone filled gabion retaining structures and provision of production inputs. The project would mainly focus on providing construction materials, skilled labors, production inputs and equipment/tools required for the rehabilitation of irrigation canal. The irrigation facility will support farmers to grow year round commercial vegetable, fruits and cereal crops, which will contribute to enhance food and nutrition security of the target beneficiaries in the long run.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 10K

Timeline

Feb 3, 2020 → Feb 2, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Increase income of the smallholder farmers by increasing crop productivity through the provision of water supply all-round the year.

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 10K

Timeline

Jun 20, 2019 → May 19, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) aims to improve water productivity in rain-fed and irrigated smallholder farming systems in South Asia to enhance agricultural productivity and food security. One of the most significant emerging threats to food security in South Asia is lack of water availability and the need for improved water productivity in both rain-fed and irrigated agriculture. Persistent over-utilisation of groundwater resources for irrigated agriculture has resulted in current water resources in the region being severely depleted. In addition, the performance of rain-fed agriculture in the region lags behind the environmental potential possible from modern farming practices. ACIAR and CSIRO will work in partnerships with in-country agricultural research agencies to study existing farming systems and develop improved approaches and technologies to enable farmers improve agricultural productivity through better management. New technologies may include

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 145K

Timeline

May 3, 2010 → Jun 30, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

The South Asia Water and Sanitation initiative funds activities identified under the Water and Sanitation Initiative (WSI) in Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Sri Lanka to: expand access to sustainable and safe rural water supply and sanitation; support government reforms and build institutional capacity through providing policy advice and piloting initiatives; improve health through better hygiene practices and improved water quality; and support decentralization by channelling funds to programs that devolve decision-making to local government and communities. A particular focus will be adopted within activities to address the needs of the poor and other vulnerable groups, women and children. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $30.9 million over 4 years, starting 2009-10.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 8.2M

Timeline

Jul 1, 2009 → Jun 30, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

Increase income of the smallholder farmers by increasing crop and livestock productivity through the provision of water supply all-round the year

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 10K

Timeline

Jul 15, 2018 → Jul 14, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Water and Sanitation Initiative (WSI) Global Programming is an initiative to fund global and regional water, sanitation and hygiene programs delivered through multilateral partners. The purpose of the funding was to widen the geographical focus and impact of water, sanitation and hygiene programs; complement activities funded bilaterally; and to work with multilateral partners to improve aid effectiveness, build partner capacity and enhance knowledge management. In 2011-12 the initial global program was expanded with a 5 year program to provide funding to multilateral partners including the World Bank Water and Sanitation Program (WSP); the World Health Organization Water Quality Partnership for Health (WHO WQP); the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC); the UNICEF/WHO Joint Monitoring Program (JMP); and the Sanitation and Water for All Partnership (SWA). Funding provided to the partnerships under WSI has increased the impact, effectiveness and responsiveness of wa

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 3.2M

Timeline

Jun 10, 2009 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Civil Society Fund provides funding to civil society organisations to engage in water, sanitation and hygiene projects in developing countries in Asia, the Pacific and Africa over the duration of the Water and Sanitation Initiative. This is a multi-country initiative with a total value of $21.7 million over 3 years, starting 2009-10.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 543K

Timeline

Nov 2, 2009 → Jul 1, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

The South Asia Water Initiative (SAWI) aims to promote regional cooperation in the sustainable management of the water resources of the Himalayan rivers to address the challenges of development and climate change. The program will be structured around five key focus areas: (1) Ganges Basin, (2) Brahmaputra Basin, (3) Indus Basin, (4) Sundarbans Landscape, and (5) Regional Cooperation. To promote more effective and cooperative water resources management, SAWI will facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and policy deliberation; enhance knowledge and capacity on issues of regional, and in particular trans-boundary water resources management and climate adaptation; and promote cooperative actions such as policy reforms, institutional development, and investment in water resources management. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $9.0 million over 5 years, starting 2008-09.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 1.3M

Timeline

Feb 16, 2009 → Jun 30, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Funding under this initiative aims to improve access to clean water and sanitation through assistance for: country missions for identification and design, monitoring and evaluation related activities; technical advisory support; research into civil society engagement and funding of non-government organisations for water and sanitation activities; and development of a performance assessment framework. The total value of this initiative is $1.0 million over 2 years, starting 2008-09.

Organization

DFAT Australian Aid

Budget

USD 67K

Timeline

Jul 1, 2008 → Jun 30, 2010

Coverage

Nepal