Development projects in Nepal

Mahakali Basin in general, and select local governments situating in Darchula, Baitadi, Dadeldhura and Kanchanpur districts of Sudurpashim province will be the main geographical areas for the research activities to be implemented by IWMI Nepal. Agriculture —growing wheat, paddy rice, barley, maize, vegetables, potato and garlic in small scale, rearing livestock, collecting and crushing sandsand mines from the Mahakali river and its tributaries, seasonal migration, mostly India, small-scale enterprises,and salaried jobs are the main sources of livelihoods of communities in the areas. Men are involved as fishers; men and women also gather sand and stones from the river and crush them to produce construction materials (Oxfam Nepal). Most of the trade forthe marginalized communities is from Nepal to neighboring country India, where they sell sand and gravel, fish and vegetables to the larger markets. o Historical background, Impact, outcomes up to now and their limits (brief about TROSA previous phase work- if applicable). o Existing capacities (Oxfam and partners) Data from a scoping study conducted in May 2022 at Federal level through the NEXUS Gains Initiative of CGIAR, suggests that conceptual understandings to address challenges posed by climatechange in the Water-Energy-Food and Environment (WEFE) are currently limited among WEFE sector actors in Nepal (Buchy et al 2022). Hence, the starting point to develop awareness andthe tools to encourage WEFE actors to work together at the basin scale butalso at Federal, Provincial and Local levels will be to strengthen the capacity of actors. In addition to knowledge gaps, key informant indicated organisational, attitudinal, and human resource-related challenges. These challenges vary in levels of acuteness across types of actors and issues. To develop and implement aWEFE nexus approach in the Mahakali, capacity building efforts must address each of these key challenges as they pertain to diversegroups and contexts. Interviews with women professionals in WEFE sectors in Nepal at federal level also show that women working for the GoN continue to be side-lined and overlooked. Although the women interviewed were confident about their own knowledge and skill sets, irrespective of their age and level of seniority, they felt that they needed to constantly prove themselves. Women across all stakeholder groups feel they need confidence building to navigate patriarchal work environments as much as they need to further their knowledge and skills in nexus sciences. They also expressed the need to develop a reflexive understanding of how social norms impede men and women in their work, and how these norms are (often subconsciously) perpetuated. In addition to capacity issues, respondents at federal level also pointed out the institutional and policy bottlenecks accentuated by the implementation of federalism. Provinces and local governments are responsible for developing some natural resource management policies, but they can’t take leadership in transboundaryissues. Building on the community mobilization done during TROSA 1 we propose to strengthen the capacity of elected representatives and local administrative staff in understanding the challenges posed by the climate crisis especially for women. It is therefore important to map out in parallel to mapping the upstream/downstream conditions within the basin the institutional context along the riparian municipalities of the Mahakali River to assess knowledge, skills, and policy gaps. We propose for year 1and2 to implement our activity on the Nepal side of the basin but could explore if additional funding was secured and the work in Nepal proved useful to undertake work on the India side with the help of IWMI India in subsequent years. The insights generatedfrom the institutional analysis, and knowledge generated during TROSA 1, will support the curriculum development of leadership training in line with TROSA’s interest in developing women and youth leadership. IWMI will roll out a leadership trainingcycle at the federal level in 2023 and lessons from this pilot will also be integrated within this proposed training cycle at Municipality level starting most likely towards the end of 2023.

Organization

Oxfam Novib

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Baitadi, Dadeldhura

Oxfam in Nepal conducts preparatory activities to build a strong foundation for implementation of four-year TROSA phase 2. These foundations lead for ready to implementation of TROSA phase II year I activities upon the receival of approval. The key preparatory activities include development of OPAL system , Risk assessment and due diligence of the existing partners, recruitment of human resources, development of detail project plan of year I. The inception activities further include direct support/technical contribution to PMU for the co-production of gender strategy, communications and knowledge management strategy, youth engagement strategy, policy advocacy and influencing strategy. One inception workshop is planned among transboundary water governancestakeholders of Mahakali basin to share Oxfam’s four-year plan and also seek potential feedback from the stakeholders. In addition to that, Oxfam will organizecapacity development workshop for partners that helps partners to understand the project strategies, challenges and opportunities and develop joint action plan through the consultation of stakeholders of Mahakali basin. It helps in smooth management of TROSA project which further ensures basin level results improving transboundary water cooperationto strengthen resilience of riparian communities to the impacts of climate change. It further builds the capacity of partner to ensure five principles (consistency, timeliness, justification, documentation, and certification) of financial management whichhelps in aligning compliances of Oxfam and donor.

Organization

Oxfam Novib

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Oxfam in Nepal will be the overall coordinator: fund management in Nepal; sub-granting to partners according to joint planning; contribution with knowledge of various aspects of a landscape approach (participative water management, Agro-biodiversity, disaster risk reduction, Women’s Economic Empowerment) and on engagement of other actors like governments and private sector. Four local partners (CSRC, ICIMOD, LI-BIRD and NEEDS) will implement the project in Nepal. CSRC: Contribution on land rights of landless and land-poorfamilies, disaster risk reduction, risk sensitive land use planning, participatory landuse mapping, engagement with local authorities, advocacy and campaigning based on action research, link to Land rigths’ Forum. ICIMOD: research andknowledge generation on and network in relation to (transboundary) Landscape Approach in the region; cooperation with national governments; diversification of livelihoods, ecosystem services (like REDD+), agro-biodiversity, policy influencing, LI-BIRD: engagement with local institutions, governments and private sector actors; knowledge on agro-biodiversity and agro-ecological production; diversification of livelihoods; payment for ecosystem services; NEEDS: contribution on water governance, women’s economic empowerment, advocacy and engagement with local authorities and private sector actors.

Organization

Oxfam Novib

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 1, 2022 → Jul 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

To support in the landslide treatment and mitigation process and develop a holistic package in the landslide treatment and mitigation especially in the earthquake affected areas. The project will apply a short-term response and medium-term rehabilitation and resilience strategy. In particular it will promote watershed management as a holistic approach in disaster risk management and the creation of long-term resilience as it provides a framework for integrating different land-use types and livelihood systems (e.g. forestry, pasture and agriculture).

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 406K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

to support the promotion and adoption of innovative sanitation technologies in Asia.

Organization

Gates Foundation

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Nov 5, 2023 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

To increase performance and sustainability of irrigation rehabilitation works through the introduction of on-farm water management improvements which will increase the irrigated command area, raise agricultural production and introduce effective OFWM procedures by the Water Users Associations

Organization

FAO Nepal

Budget

USD 822K

Timeline

Oct 1, 1999 → Jun 30, 2004

Coverage

Nepal

Jaladh Integrated Watershed Management Program (JIWAN)

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 30, 2004 → Oct 6, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Improving safe hygiene environment accessibility for local residents and enhancing continuous hygiene management capabilities.

Organization

Office for Government Policy Coordination

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 7, 2025 → Dec 1, 2027

Coverage

Saptari, Madhesh

Offer courses structured around three elective options: Integrated Water Resources Management, Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystem Management, and Water Disaster Management, each with corresponding curricula. Our curriculum focuses on developing capabilities for systematic water resource development, including projects like water resource informatization and the formulation of water resource management plans and long-term master plans. Additionally, we provide courses aimed at improving water quality issues in developing countries and conserving water ecosystems for sustainable development. We also offer curricula focused on understanding and researching appropriate response technologies for medium to long-term planning and addressing current issues related to water-related disasters. Key courses include "Water Action Plan, which provides a fundamental understanding of execution plans for water resources management and facilitates the development of water.

Organization

Office for Government Policy Coordination

Budget

USD 3K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2025 → Dec 1, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Water and Sanitation reconstruction is a component of Post-Earthquake Reconstruction in Nepal - Building Back Better reported by FCDO with a funding type of 111 - Not for profit organisation and a budget of £7,127,869. It works in the following sector(s): Immediate post-emergency reconstruction and rehabilitation.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 9.4M

Timeline

May 13, 2016 → May 21, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $44,550 Bilateral grant from IBRD-International Bank for Rural Development to IFPRI for DATA SERVICES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE COUNTRY WISE IRRIGATION WATER USE AND AVAILABILITY.

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 755

Timeline

Feb 21, 2025 → Jun 30, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

NP Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project

Organization

AidData

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 29, 2014 → Jun 30, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

This is a FPIC Research follow-up/advocacy strategy. Oxfam together with Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC), and with research by Dr. Navin Rai, examinedthe International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) and FMO’s (Dutch Development Bank) implementation ofits Free,Prior and Informed Consent commitment at the Upper Trishuli-1hydroelectric project.IFC is the lead arranger ofthe debt package for the UT-1 project involving eight other lenders among them the Dutch Development Bank, FMO. The financing is provided to the privately-owned Nepal Water and Energy Development Company (NWEDC) that is majority owned by the Korean Southeast Power Corporation.The research assessed and compared the extent to which the NWEDC’s interpretation of FPIC aligns with best practice and the Oxfam definitionof FPIC, and whether NWEDC behavior and process aligns with FPIC requirements as defined in IFC’s performance standards 7 on indigenous peoples. IFC’s performance standards 7 on indigenous peoples will be the primary standard against which FPIC implementation will be evaluated, since FMO has adopted IFC’s performance standards. This researchprovided communities with the opportunity to expresstheir views on howagreement-making with communitieshas taken place, how consent has been reached, and how FPIC has been implemented. Documenting and sharing lessons learned with stakeholders nationally and globally is key in improvingthe situation for the affected communities of the Trishuli dam, as well asFPIC practices in Nepal, and around the world. This report follows and builds on research, carried out by LAHURNIPin 2017,in Rasuwa District. This research highlighted key concerns from communities related to inadequateconsultation and engagement in decision making. In 2018 in a three-monthperiod, an FPIC process took place, even though we can challenge the fact that the Free and Prior components were already violated, as land was acquired already back in 2011 and 2012. This research contributes to Oxfam’s work on FPIC and financial institutions under the SIDA2GROW plan focusing on Leveraging progress within one IFI to encourage more IFIs to follow suit, with a specific emphasis on strengthening policy and/or practice regarding FPIC andmeaningful consultation for Indigenous Peoples and/or Local communities.

Organization

Oxfam Novib

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 15, 2022 → Mar 31, 2023

Coverage

Rasuwa, Bagmati

A $32,068 Bilateral grant from OECD-The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to IFPRI for THE POTENTIAL OF WATER SAVINGS IN FOOD SYSTEMS: TRADEOFFS WITH FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH/WELFARE

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 544

Timeline

Apr 1, 2024 → Jun 30, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $162,670 Bilateral grant from SNV-Netherlands Development Organisation to IWMI for Towards Climate Resilient Inclusive Water Supply Services in Rural Nepal

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 163K

Timeline

May 1, 2023 → Nov 30, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $409,938 Bilateral grant from GHD Australia Pty Ltd to IWMI for Addressing Climate Vulnerability in Nepal through Resilient Inclusive WASH systems (RES-WASH) (For grant DB and AFS)

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 410K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

NP Irrigation & Water Resources Management Project

Organization

AidData

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 6, 2007 → Jun 30, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

A $816,230 Windows 1 & 2 grant from CGIAR Fund to CIMMYT for INIT24 - Foresight and Metrics to Accelerate Food, Land, and Water Systems Transformation

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 136K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2022 → Dec 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $1,262,547 Bilateral grant from USA-U.S. Department of State to IWMI for Built Water Storage in South Asia

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 210K

Timeline

Sep 15, 2022 → Sep 15, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

A $136,854 Bilateral grant from DAI Global, LLC to IWMI for USAID Karnali Water Activity Hydrological Modeling Analysis Activity

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 137K

Timeline

Jun 24, 2022 → Mar 31, 2023

Coverage

Karnali, Nepal

A $4,512,504 Windows 1 & 2 grant from CGIAR Fund to Bioversity for CGIAR Fund INIT-24- Foresight and Metrics to Accelerate Food, Land, and Water Systems Transformation

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 451K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2022 → Mar 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

A $1,494,970 Windows 1 & 2 grant from CGIAR Fund to Bioversity for CGIAR Fund INIT-28- NEXUS Gains: Realizing Multiple Benefits Across Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystem (Forest, Biodiversity)

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 88K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2022 → Mar 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

A $6,517 Bilateral grant from GHD Australia Pty Ltd to IWMI for Strengthened use of new evidence, innovation and practice in sustainable gender and inclusive WASH by other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), national and international WASH sector actors

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 7K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2022 → Dec 20, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

A $565,435 Bilateral grant from ADB-Asian Development Bank to IWMI for TA-9803 NEP: Bagmati River Basin Improvement Project - Integrated Water Resources Management (43448-013)

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 565K

Timeline

Oct 15, 2021 → Feb 29, 2024

Coverage

Bagmati, Nepal

Second Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Project

Organization

AidData

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 1, 2004 → Aug 31, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

A $28,390 Bilateral grant from ADB-Asian Development Bank to IWMI for TA-9875 REG: Achieving Water Sector Priorities in Asia and the Pacific under Strategy, 2030 - Watershed Management Specialist (SAER) (53263-001)

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 28K

Timeline

Aug 9, 2021 → Dec 15, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

A $273,038 Bilateral grant from IDS-Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex to IWMI for Towards Brown Gold: Re-imagining off grid sanitation in rapidly urbanising areas in Asia and Africa

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 68K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2020 → Sep 30, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

A $35,537 Bilateral grant from WIN-Water Integrity Network Association e.V. to IWMI for Participatory and transparent budgeting

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 36K

Timeline

Sep 5, 2016 → May 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

A $47,422 Bilateral grant from FAO-Food and Agriculture Organization to IWMI for Land and water resources

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 16K

Timeline

Apr 30, 2017 → May 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

A $75,233 Bilateral grant from NWCF-Nepal Water Conservation Foundation for Academic Research to IWMI for From vulnerability to resilience of those left behind: Empowering women, children, and the elderly in the mid-hills and Terai regions of Nepal to cope with water induced disasters

Organization

ICRC Nepal

Budget

USD 75K

Timeline

Mar 15, 2019 → Nov 30, 2021

Coverage

Nepal