Development projects in Nepal

Support to the Nepal government School Sector Ecudation Programme 2022-2025. Vision: To fulfil the aspiration of a ‘prosperous Nepal and happy Nepali’ through economic and social transformation of Nepal by preparing capable, creative, and value-oriented citizens. Mission: To develop a capable, well-governed, accountable, and competitive public school education system that is able to ensure citizens’ right to acquire relevant and quality education comparable to international standards. Objectives: To ensure equitable access to and participation to quality pre-primary, basic- and secondary education for all children, especially those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, children from marginalized groups and children with disabilities. To enhance the quality and relevance of overall school education, ensuring minimum learning achievements for each child. To make all citizens literate with basic functional skills and expand opportunities for continuing education and lifelong learning. To ensure effectiveness of education service delivery by promoting good governance across the system, strengthening intergovernmental coordination and collaboration, and developing institutional capacities of all institutions and individuals involved in the delivery of school education.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 19.8M

Timeline

Dec 2, 2022 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

"Panel of Experts for Dudh Koshi Storage Hydroelectric Project" for Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The outcome of the project is expected to be a well-planned storage hydroelectric project in place as a result of the GoN`s implementation of advice given. Phase II. Based on new tender

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 602K

Timeline

Apr 19, 2021 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Koshi, Nepal

Promoting Quality Education for Girls and Marginalized Children in 4 municipalities in Dhanusha distric in Province No. 2

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 1.3M

Timeline

Oct 31, 2019 → Dec 31, 2022

Coverage

Dhanusha, Madhesh

Documentation of Human Rights violations and abuse cases, data collection and fact-finding. Victims of Human Rights Violations and Gender Based Violence of emergency circumstances receive necessary support.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 484K

Timeline

Apr 21, 2021 → Dec 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation - Power Transmission and Distribution System Strengthening Project (SASEC -PTDSSP). The main objective is to upgrade substation capacity to allow more hydropower (environmental friendly energy) into the grid and to have better access to clean energy and reduce imports of coal electricity. The project includes a measurable Gender Action Plan.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 40.4M

Timeline

Nov 4, 2019 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Madhesh, Nepal

"Panel of Experts for Dudh Koshi Storage Hydroelectric Project" for Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The outcome of the project is expected to be a well-planned storage hydroelectric project in place as a result of the GoN`s implementation of advice given.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 522K

Timeline

Dec 19, 2018 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Koshi, Nepal

The Goal of the project is to reduce all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination against women and girls in 2 provinces in Nepal. To achieve this goal, the project will pursue outcomes in 3 areas: primary prevention through changing social norms at the community level; multi-sectoral, survivor-centered services for survivors; and local and provincial governments adopting and implementing policies and budgets for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 6.2M

Timeline

Aug 7, 2020 → Dec 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Reconstruction and retrofitting of schools that were damaged by the earthquake, including minimum enabling conditions: access to WASH for girls and boys, disability accessible and friendly, drinking water provision, book corner/library, playground facilities, classroom furniture, connection to electricity by grid or solar power, boundary walls. Main focus will be on basic schools.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 8.5M

Timeline

Dec 6, 2018 → Dec 31, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

Support to UNICEF programme "Making Development Disability Inclusive for Children in Nepal" with a focus on two of the programme's components: 1) Data collection, analysis and evidence genderation; and 2) Education.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 3.0M

Timeline

Nov 28, 2018 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Sub-National Governance Programme in a no. of municipalities after implementation of federalism in line with the new constitution. The programme aims is to improve local governance for effective service delivery, local development and citizen empowerment. The PLGSP will contribute to gender equality through implementing targeted activities as well as mainstreaming gender equality in its programming.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 18.6M

Timeline

Nov 4, 2019 → Dec 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Enhance the capacity of federal parliaments and provincial assemblies to be effective and participatory, and to be open, interactive and accountable to citizens. Enhance the capacity of parliamentary secretariats to be capable and innovative in their support to MPs and committees. Build the capacity of women MPs and MPs from disadvantaged groups to be effective and for Federal parliament and provincial assemblies to routinely engage with women, youth and other disadvantaged citizen.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 3.2M

Timeline

Dec 4, 2018 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The project will assist Butwal Technical Institute (BTI) in developing technical vocational study programmes for 1) the operation of CNC machines and 2) building and construction, aiming to meet the needs of the Nepali hydropower prduction and service value chain. Knarvik Upper Secondary School will provide technical support.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Jul 13, 2018 → Dec 31, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

Support access to justice and institutional reform at national, provincial and local level, with special emphasis women, children and other marginalised groups

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 3.6M

Timeline

Jul 9, 2018 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Technical Assistance to Ministry of Education/Financial Management Team and FCGO to secure good financial management system and reporting mechanisms for the School Sector Development Programme (SSDP)

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 1.0M

Timeline

Nov 7, 2017 → Dec 31, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to ensure that the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) can continue to coordinate and follow up the UN reform and Develivering as One (DaO) and support the UN country team (UNCT) and the development partners (DPs) RCO has three thematic areas of delivery: coordination (development and humanitarian/resilience; analysis and information management/communication.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 963K

Timeline

Dec 6, 2017 → Sep 19, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Support for the reconstruciton of schools damaged by the 2015 earthquakes in 5 VDCs in Northern Dolakha district. Estimated number of schools to be reconstructed/rebuilt is 13.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 3.4M

Timeline

Jul 15, 2016 → Jun 1, 2022

Coverage

Dolakha, Bagmati

In line with the recently adopted Global Goals for Sustainable Development, this project aims to catalyze improvements in the quality of teaching and learning at the basic education level in Nepal through innovative, transformative and contextualized pedagogical approaches. The project will strengthen the motivation and capacity of a range of stakeholders at the local level, but also at the higher education level to enable Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University to take a leading role

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 1.8M

Timeline

Dec 6, 2016 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

To facilitate all citizens to have the opportunity to become functionally literate, numerate, and to develop the basic life skills and knowledge required to enjoy a productive life, taking into account the diversity of context and needs and with regards to federalization of the country

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 33.3M

Timeline

Dec 12, 2016 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Impact Nepalese women have equal rights in policy and decision making levels Expected Outcomes To achieve the impact the project proposes, following three outcomes are set forth: • Effective implementation of women’ rights as per the constitution. • Women are proportionately represented in state structures on all levels. • Women are proportionately represented in all political parties

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 783K

Timeline

Apr 19, 2016 → Dec 31, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

Project Outcomes 1) Young leaders will have upheld democratic values and principles at local and central levels. 2) Young leaders will have influence on decision-making. 3) Young leaders will be capable of influencing discussions and solutions on contemporary socio-economic-political challenges. 4) Young female Leaders will have upheld democratic values and principles will have influence on decision making on contemporary socio-economic-political issues.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 732K

Timeline

Sep 2, 2016 → Oct 8, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

The project seeks to enhance higher education and research capacity related to climate change, natural resource management and environment in a coordinated network of four universites in South Asia (Kathmandu Uni, Tribhuvan Uni, Karakoram Int Uni and Royla Uni of Bhutan). The goal is to develop human capacity in order to impact the fomulation and implementation of policies focused on sustainble resources management and climate change adaptation and resilience in Nepal, Pakistan and Bhutan.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 2.1M

Timeline

Dec 2, 2013 → Jul 25, 2023

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

Enhancing Access, Quality and Sustainability of Teacher Training/Professional Development of Teachers using ICTs and Distance Delivery Modes. This is a collaboration between Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University and OsloMet.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 2.9M

Timeline

Dec 9, 2013 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

The programme builds on collaboartion between Kathmandu University, HydroLab and NTNU/SINTEF

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 6.1M

Timeline

Jul 27, 2016 → Dec 31, 2024

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

The main objective of this project is to build human capacity for a peaceful, democratic and just society in South Asia through strenghtened capacities of highed education institutions in conflict management, peace building and governance with a vew to assist the rebuilding and long-term development of war-torn communities and regions. Other partners: COMSATS Institute of information technology (CIIT) (Pakistan), University of Ruhuna (Sri Lanka) and NMBU.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 3.0M

Timeline

Dec 10, 2013 → Dec 31, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

This a multi donor trust fund managed by the World Bank to strengthen public financial management in Nepal. The project works with Ministry of Finance, Office of the Auditor General, Financial Comptroller General Office and Public Procurement Management Office to improve the overall public financial management system including better planning, book keeping, accounting, auditing and reporting.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 6.8M

Timeline

Dec 16, 2010 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

SASEC, South Asian Subregional Economic Cooperation, Power System Expansion Project-Transmission line-Nepal. The main component of the Project is Power Transmission and Capacity building. The project has a significant component of distribution of electricity, which can provide more than 350.000 persons access. There is also a mini grid component. Rural electrification will provide electricity to 30.000 households. Capacity development is also included.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 21.2M

Timeline

Jul 11, 2016 → Dec 31, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

The Agreement sets forth the terms and procedures for MFA’s support to GON for the School Sector Reform Plan (SSRP) (the Programme) as outlined in the Agreed Programme Summary in Annex I and further described in the Programme Document “School Sector Reform Plan” dated June 2009. The provisions of the JFA, including any amendments to the JFA adopted by the Parties, shall be complied with. In case of inconsistency between this Agreement and the JFA (as amended), this Agreement shall prevail.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 56.3M

Timeline

Nov 27, 2009 → Dec 31, 2014

Coverage

Nepal

The Nepal Electricity Transmission Expansion and Supply Improvement Project (“The Project”) will consist of three components: A) Transmission system development, B) Energy Access improvement and C) Small hydropower plant rehabilitation component. The total budget is USD 128 million, out of which Component A, B and C comprises USD 99 million, USD 12 million and USD 4 million respectively. Contingencies comprise USD 12 million. ADB will provide USD 75 million, Norway USD 25 million and the Government of Nepal/Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) USD 28 million. The project period is 2012-2017. NEA will be the executing agency. Project impact is increased access to reliable supply of electricity. Project outcome is improved electricity supply. The target group is the population of Nepal.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 25.5M

Timeline

Dec 2, 2011 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The Mountain Fund has opened a new medical clinic in Thulo Syabru, Nepal. This project will establish a basic medical laboratory within the clinic.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 12, 2008 → Feb 12, 2009

Coverage

Nepal

VillageTech Solutions is designing and field-testing Looma. A single 85 watt unit will bring the best educational content of the Internet to any classroom, anywhere on Earth. Looma has a bright LED projector, fast computer, good sound system, webcam and microphone to record students or teacher, massive storage, wifi/bluetooth/USB connections. Looma does away with the keyboard or mouse by using an aerial "wand", making it easily controlled by teacher or students in a shared environment.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 20, 2015 → Jul 21, 2016

Coverage

Nepal