Development projects in Nepal

Demo supports and facilitates the work of the Joint Youth and Students Platform of political student and youth organisations in order to facilitate peacefull cooperation and constructive dialogue.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 8, 2013 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

The project focuses on three areas: awareness raising and advocacy empowerment, and livelihood. Through the project social communication training is provided to 60 persons, orientation program about disability rights and CRPD to 40 PWDS and entrepreneurs hip training will be provided to 15 village level self-help group members and then seed money will be provided to them.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

USD 3K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2015 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

An capacity building and advocacy project by the Blind Association to organize leadership training and culture event with blind musicians. Human rights information is also distributed.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2015 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

Sweden will support three activities addressing Objectives 1 and 2 over a one-year period, from July 2025 to June 2026 Output 1: National legal & policy frameworks are aligned with international standards on business and human rights Activity 1.1: Provide Technical and Advocacy support for national legal and policy frameworks aligned with international standards on BHR Activity 1.2: Facilitate Country-Level Participation at the Annual Global UN Forum on Business and Human Rights Output 2: Enhanced regional collaboration, advocacy and awareness raising to drive policy alignment and responsible business practice in Asia Activity 2.1: Convene the UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum Activity 2.2: Strengthen regional UN networks for joint innovation and engagement

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 1, 2025 → Jun 30, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to contribute to the overall goal "Climate change governance is strengthened for the effective development and implementation of gender inclusive climate policies to protect young people and especially the most marginalised, while also helping them to increase the scale of their climate actions". To achieve this overall goal, YECAP will focus of strengthening capacity and training oung change agents (e.g., youth-led local and regional civil society organizations) and bringing young people together with decision-makers. The project also aims to raise awareness among decision-makers to systematically include and support young people in all stages of decision-making processes.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 16, 2024 → Jun 30, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

The main objective of the contribution is to promote full respect for the human and labour rights of migrant workers within supply chains in Asia. A specific focus is given to women and migrants in situations of vulnerability. Central to the rationale of the MBHR Asia programme are the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and their "Protect, Respect and Remedy" framework and the programme outcomes are structured along this framework. PROTECT (Outcome 1): Improved labour migration governance that holds private sector actors accountable in protecting migrant workers' rights from a multi-sectoral, rights-based and gender-responsive approach. Output 1.1 Increased capacities and technical resources of national and subnational authorities and regional bodies in Asia in the design and implementation of policies related to labour migration governance, Responsible Business Conduct and the protection of migrant workers' rights in coordination with the private sector and the Civil Society Organisations Output 1.2 Increased availability of rights-based, gender-responsive and inclusive support and information services for migrant workers in coordination with Civil Society organizations, migrant networks and service providers. RESPECT (Outcome 2): Improved corporate due diligence practices of private sector entities that respect the rights of migrant workers across their entire supply chains and at all stages of labour migration. Output 2.1 Improved knowledge and tools of private sector entities in the implementation of human rights due diligence and ethical recruitment and employment standards. Output 2.2 Increased opportunities for private sector stakeholders to engage in dialogues and collective actions around the responsible and transparent management of labour migration processes and the development of industry-led advocacy initiatives. REMEDY (Outcome 3): Enhanced access for migrant workers to effective and gender-sensitive state justice and corporate grievance and remediation mechanisms. Output 3.1 Improved knowledge and tools of state actors and the private sector in the implementation of grievance mechanisms and the effective remediation of rights violations and abuses experienced by migrant workers. Output 3.2 Increased capacities and resources of civil society, migrant-driven organizations and trade unions in advancing migrant workers´ access to state-based justice and corporate grievance mechanisms.

Organization

Sida / Sweden

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 15, 2023 → Sep 30, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

The overal object of the project is to improve the living conditions of children and families in project area in Ramecchap distric. The project aims to improve access of children to education and protection measures at local level improve minimum enabling conditions and quality of education in community schools strengthen local institutions including child clubs for bearing their duties and claiming their rights from local government and service providers and c ommunity mobilization for improved availabilit y and accessibility of basic services at local level with community monitoring and carrying out watch dog roles of CBOs/NGOs.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 4, 2013 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to contribute for creating democratic and credible governance and management system in NGOs/CSOs of Nepal that could be scaled up to Nepali politics and society. The overall objective of the project is to increase access and voices of peop le to basic services and entitlements as the rights-holders by expanding the roles of NGOs/CSOs in democratic governance and development which ultimately contribute for sustainable peace and conflict transformation in the country. The project aims to devel op the capacity of NGOs/CSOs for embedding the key elements of institutional good governance which will enhance effectiveness of NGOs/CSOs in development process of Nepal. It will give a greater credibility to them for the development process they facilita te. The specific objective of the project is to improve governance and management of NGOs/CSOs for effective delivery of basic services in the country by enhancing their legitimacy transparency accountability and integrity.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 25, 2012 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

Strengthened leadership, governance and advocacy for health

Organization

WHO Nepal

Budget

USD 633K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Supportive and empowering societies through addressing health risk factors

Organization

WHO Nepal

Budget

USD 140K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

CWISH had launched a project on Enhancing Child Protection System (ECPS I) from 2010-2013. ECPS I developed the capacity of government agencies and formed a National Child Protection Alliance (NCPA) of CSOs to carry out local level child protection movemen t. But the government agencies are yet to be made accountable to the legal and policy provisions. Nepal has formulated various laws and ratified international conventions regarding child protection; however it is yet to devise a structure that independentl y monitors the cases of child right violations. In this regard this project has been proposed to form a strong watch dog mechanism and to increase accountability of the government agenciesThe project has been proposed with the following overall objective: Children in Nepal are enjoying childhood in a caring safe and protected environment The specific objectives are:?Civil Society Organizations are working actively for the monitoring of the children right situation ? Government service providing agencies are working with increased accountability in their duty towards children Direct beneficiaries of the project are:? 75 CSOs and their 1000 members and 700 child right activists? 700 government officials in the district level who controls services delivered in the district level? 7000 children victim of violation of their right (whos cases are referred)In order to meet the objectives the project will extend and strengthen network of NCPA in all the 75 districts of Nepal capacitate them in monitoring detection an d referral of the cases of violation of child right. Hot line service and radio awareness program will be launched to make the community child protection mechanism aware about child right and to encourage them report cases of violation. Accountability tool s like citizen?s charter checklist of Entitlement and Social Audit will be promoted to increase transparency and accountability of the government.The project creates a new monitoring structure by working with the existing dutybearers of government and NCPA .The project makes provision of 50% participation of women in decision making level therefore taking gender equality into consideration. It also reduces inequalities by promoting the right of the marginalized children by working on a strong monitoring syst em.It indirectly contributes to climate sustainability by empowering local communities and civil societies to increase their access to resources.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 4, 2010 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The emergence of mass-readership digital portals in the past two years have shown that Nepalis now have an alternative source of information than just the traditional mainstream press. This has provided an alternative outlet for publication and syndication of investigative stories that would otherwise have been sensitive for the corporate media. However many journalists still lack the technical skills to fully use digital platforms. The immediate objective of this project is to impart digital investigative journalism skills to the journalists.The broader objective of the project is to encourage investigative reporting on issues of vital public interest and continue CIJ?s effort to support investigative reporters logistically as well as in terms of building t heir capacity.Democratic ownership of development is a crucial element in development policy based on human rights. Citizens need independent critical information produced by investigative journalism if they are to know their rights and act for them. Reduc ing inequality and increasing equality are central to the project. Despite the federal democracy declared in 2007 Nepal is still experiencing political and administrative turmoil and a new constitution is pending. The devastating earthquakes of 25 April an d 12 May this year are posing new challenges to the nation at large.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 10, 2009 → Dec 31, 2015

Coverage

Nepal

Strengthened leadership, governance and advocacy for health

Organization

WHO Nepal

Budget

USD 5K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2022 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (tobacco use, diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol); disorders caused by alcohol, psychoactive drugs and addictive behaviours; road injuries, burns, drowning and falls; violence against women, young people and children; nutrition; age-friendly environments.

Organization

WHO Nepal

Budget

USD 142K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2020 → Dec 31, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

Gender, equity and human rights integrated in WHO's institutional mechanisms and programme deliverables

Organization

WHO Nepal

Budget

USD 47K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Nepal Agricultural Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL) is a central level umbrella organization of Small Farmer Agricultural Cooperatives (SFACLs) and Agricultural Cooperatives. Besides its regular activities, it has also been supporting technically and through lobby for its member cooperatives for accessing grants from different stakeholders. In 2017, the collaboration of Agriterra and NACCFL focus on roll out, coaching and effective use of FACT methodology in the policy lobbying and advocacy. Furthermore, Agriterra introduced the concept of youth council and governance training to NACCFL . As an output NACCFL and member organizations developed the lobby and advocacy skills, and have access to more government and donor grants. And has formalized electronic database which has supported in formalizing policy and lobby. NACCFL has been taking lead role in implementing FACT tools in Nepal and was able to realize NPR 42.5 million from ministry in 2017. This project aims further strengthen the lobby and advocacy capacity of NACCFL through developing a self-sustaining service unit within NACCFL, that particularly provides support to its members on lobby and advocacy through proposal writing and policy advocacy based on the FACT methodology. NACCFL has planned to establish Advocacy and Lobby Unit (ALU), the unit will support SFACLs to develop grant proposals in response to different calls and also lobby for the grants, and lobby with governement/development authorities to create enabling environment by changing policies in favour of agriculture cooperative. This unit will constitute of 4 experts and also work in close collaboration with government agencies and development organizations. From the service, this unit will charge nominal fees which will ultimately help it to be self-sustained. Through this unit and project, at least proposals worth NRS 200 million will be applied to different donors/stakeholders. Out of which at least 40 percent (or proposals worth NRS 80 million) will be successful till July, 2020. The goal of this project is :Generate income for NACCFL by providing proposal writing service to member cooperatives through its Advocacy and Lobby Unit (ALU)Create favorable environment for cooperatives by submitting advocacy/policy paper to the government authority.

Organization

Stichting Agriterra

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 19, 2018 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

Agriterra and CTCF have been cooperating on different fields since 2012. From its inception in 2010, CTCF has developed into a cooperation with 99 member coops (representing 6000 tea farmers) with a combined market share of 25% in the orthodox tea in Nepal. CTCF has become a strong and well known federation both internally as well as in the field of lobby and advocacy and service provision to its members. The cooperation between Agriterra and CTCF in 2017 had an evaluative character. Since many new tea processing factory has been estalbished ,CTCF realized that marketing is one of the major challange of cooperative and it is high demand by members. Most of the tea produced has been in the hand of middleman paying low price to the farmers, the farmers are not getting fair share of price. To tackle with this condition it was realized by CTCF to develop market so as to minimize the monopoly of the middleman. null 1. Attain optimal operational efficiency for MCCMCU to break-even 2. Professionalize further the governance and financial management to support the goal to break-evening 3. Deepen the marketing knowledge within MCCMCU to be able compete for the global export market. 4. Re-align the strategic objectives of MCCMCU for the next three years for them to be able to deliver value to its members.

Organization

Stichting Agriterra

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 20, 2018 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

The Government of Nepal became a Pathfinder Country in 2018 and implemented a number of measures stipulated in the Second National Master Plan for the Elimination of Child Labour (2028–2028), submitting its progress report on time to the Alliance 8.7 Global Coordinating Group. In 2024, through the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS), the Government of Nepal endorsed a revised list of hazardous occupations for child labour, aligning with international labour standards. The updated list identifies brick production, the adult entertainment industry, domestic work for children, and debt bondage as hazardous sectors for children under the age of 18. In 2025, a study on Decent Work Deficits in the Adult Entertainment Sector in Nepal was conducted, and its dissemination is planned for 2026. The ILO collaborated with two municipalities to declare them child labour-free and worked closely with the National Child Rights Council (NCRC), the government body responsible for child rights and protection, to support the effective implementation of the National Plan of Action on the Elimination of Child Labour in Nepal. The ILO will continue to support its constituents in Nepal by: Supporting the implementation of the National Plan of Action for the Elimination of Child Labour, including the promotion of child labour-free municipalities. -Assisting the National Statistics Office in incorporating a child labour module into the National Labour Force Survey, which is currently underway. -Providing recommendations and guidance to address decent work deficits in the adult entertainment sector in Nepal. -Validating a legal gap analysis of the Convention C189 and prepare an action plan to advance decent work for domestic workers.

Organization

ILO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

Through this Country Programme Outcome, the ILO will strengthen the capacity of workers’ organisations in Nepal to engage in effective, evidence-based social dialogue, with a focus on promoting an adequate and fair wage system. Building on the 2025 trainings on formalization and ToT for sanitation and domestic workers, unions will be supported to develop their own wage negotiation modules, integrating macroeconomic and wage literacy. The programme will promote the modernization and digitalization of trade union operations through the use of digital tools and applications for training and wage analysis. This approach will enhance outreach, improve coordination, and attract greater engagement of youth and women leaders. Through these efforts, the ILO will contribute to stronger collective bargaining and more inclusive wage-setting mechanisms in Nepal. In line with the Constitution of Nepal 2015, the Labour Act 2017 and Decent Work Country Programme 2023-27, the ILO develops a comprehensive programme to support workers' organizations in strengthening institutional, technical and representational capacities to enable them to defend their rights and to influence policy at all levels of government. Given the new federal structure of Nepal, and the enactment of the two key legislations on labour rights and social security in 2017, it has become imperative for trade unions to expand their membership coverage at provincial and local levels in diverse sectors in line with the new governance system. The strategy focuses on enhancing technical capacity to engage with workers in the informal sector where majority of workers especially women workers are engaged. It also focuses on developing technical capacity of workers' organizations at the provincial level for effective social dialogue. This initiative benefits the workers' organizations in reducing industrial conflicts and unfair labour practices and promote decent jobs for all.

Organization

ILO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

The Government of Nepal (GoN) through the commitments made by the constitution, the 16th Plan and other policy frameworks is keen to promote decent jobs primarily within the country. Number of initiatives have been taken by government to improve and strengthen governance frameworks to ensure decent employment generation, formalization of informal sectors and creating conducive industrial environment. Inclusive employment, sustainable enterprises and livelihoods, adequate and balanced wages and social security are crucial as Nepal transitions to a middle-income country and endeavours to overcome the negative economic legacy of COVID-19 on Nepali households, especially those most marginalised. Nepal became a pathfinder country for the implementation of Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transition and is also preparing for the graduation from least developed country. The country has also made a strong commitment on climate actions and associated transitions to reach at net zero carbon emissions. These transitions will bring different impacts in labour market, possess both positive and negative impacts on jobs and expansion of social protection. To understand impacts of these transitions in labour market and in jobs and social protection related issues and support the country to develop data driven and evidence-based policy and programme formulation, there is a growing need for relevant statistics, research and analysis. Therefore, to support policy makers and social partners with relevant data and research, this output will have key interventions as of below. - Provide technical assistance in designing and carrying out national labour force survey - Technical assistance and support in conducting recruitment cost survey of Nepali migrant workers - Macroeconomic analysis and analysis of coverage, adequacy and costing of social security protection - Green employment diagnostic

Organization

ILO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

The Government of Nepal (GoN) is keen to promote decent jobs within the country and number of initiatives have been taken by government to improve and strengthen governance frameworks to ensure decent employment generation, formalization of informal sectors and creating conducive industrial environment. GoN has prepared Smooth Transition Strategy to graduate from LDC in 2026 and planning to mitigate the potential shocks primarily in economy and employment. Nepal also became a pathfinder country for the implementation of Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions. GoN made amendments into the provisions of different legislative frameworks which were considered as bottlenecks for the investment in Nepal. The 16th Plan has identified productive employment, decent jobs and sustainable social security as one of the focused sectors for structural transformation. The National Planning Commission (NPC) has developed Integrated National Employment Information Management System Framework which recommended ways to develop a robust integrated labour and employment information management system. Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS) has initiated the process to review and reformulate the National Employment Policy, Labour Act and Rules to make them relevant and effective in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities of the labour market. Considering those national contexts and priorities, this CPO will be focusing as of below: - Support constituents to effectively engage in reformulating policies, legislations and strategies that promotes employment-centric and inclusive growth in line with ILO’s normative frameworks - Provide technical assistance to NPC for the development of roadmap to accelerate jobs creation and extension of social protection ensuring just transition - Provide technical assistance including building capacity of MoLESS in strengthening public employment services focusing on employment service center

Organization

ILO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

During formulation of the DWCP (2023-2027) for Nepal, the social partners along with the government identified the protection of Nepali migrant workers as a top priority. Labor migration forms an integral part of Nepali economy. In recent years, Nepal is issuing labour approvals to over 800,000 Nepali workers going abroad for employment through regular pathway. Nepal received workers remittances above USD 12 billion during last fiscal year 2024-25, and the income is distributed among 76 per cent of households. The foreign currency received through the remittances is primarily fuelling the import-based economy. While the government prioritizes employment creation within Nepal, it also recognizes the continued importance of labour migration and remains committed to protecting the rights of migrant workers through safe, orderly, and regular migration. This commitment is reflected in national plans and policies, including the 16th National Plan and the National Labour Migration Policy 2025. Labour migration remains a priority area for the ILO in Nepal. The ILO supports the federal and selected provincial governments in implementing key elements of the National Labour Migration Policy 2025, engages with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS) to facilitate new bilateral labour agreements with destination countries, and continuously generates evidence for advocacy to promote fair recruitment principles, including through capacity building of government institutions and private recruitment agencies. It also collaborates closely with MoLESS to ensure that provisions for migrant workers and returnees are duly integrated into the Operational Procedure for Employment Service Centres (ESCs) currently under development. ILO continues collaborating with MoLESS, MoFA, provincial and local governments, Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies, other private actors, trade unions and CSOs for the results.

Organization

ILO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

In line with the Constitution of Nepal and Labour Act 2017, the ILO develops a comprehensive programme to support the Government of Nepal and its social partners to reform labour administration and inspection system, social dialogue mechanism and institutions. The srategy focuses on reforming labour legislations, labour administration and labour inspection system at local, provincial and federal level, and developing capacity for social dialogue among the ILO constituents. This initiative benefits both the employers and workers through effective and efficient labour market governance that facilitates to reducing industrial conflicts and increasing productivity and decent work. By doing so, it also enhaces an enabling environment for more domestic and foreign direct investment.

Organization

ILO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

Country portfolio budget - CPB Nepal 2019-2023 Provide technical assistance to the Government to strengthen the food security monitoring, analysis and early-warning system and align it with the federal governance structure.

Organization

World Food Programme Nepal

Budget

USD 4.0M

Timeline

Jan 1, 2019 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

No description for this activity available at this point. Description indisponible pour cette activité.

Organization

Swiss Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 2.2M

Timeline

Jan 1, 2025 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

To improve governance and services at the local level in Nepal, benefitting 2 million households. This includes introducing simple anti-corruption measures (e.g. public audits) and providing the poorest and most excluded with tools to build their confidence to voice demands and hold officials to account. Parts of the programme will also ensure that Local Government's awareness and capacity on climate change adaptation, disaster resilience and environmentally friendly governance is improved.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 10, 2013 → Feb 20, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Community Development Programme extension phase - Infrastructure is a component of Nepal Local Governance Support Programme reported by FCDO with a funding type of 111 - Not for profit organisation and a budget of £276,750. It works in the following sector(s): Decentralisation and support to subnational government, Democratic participation and civil society, Disaster prevention and preparedness.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 347K

Timeline

Apr 11, 2019 → Aug 20, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Community Development Programme extension phase is a component of Nepal Local Governance Support Programme reported by FCDO with a funding type of 111 - Not for profit organisation and a budget of £173,250. It works in the following sector(s): Decentralisation and support to subnational government, Democratic participation and civil society, Disaster prevention and preparedness.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 216K

Timeline

Apr 11, 2019 → Aug 20, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Support on Coherence and Local Level Restructuring Process in Nepal is a component of Nepal Local Governance Support Programme reported by FCDO with a funding type of 111 - Not for profit organisation and a budget of £2,040,590. It works in the following sector(s): Decentralisation and support to subnational government, Democratic participation and civil society, Social Protection.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 2.4M

Timeline

Aug 24, 2016 → Aug 20, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

This activity Technical Assistance through United Nation Volunteers (UNV) is a component of Nepal Local Governance Support Programme reported by FCDO with a funding type of 109 - Multilateral organisation and a budget of £330,889. It works in the following sector(s): Decentralisation and support to subnational government, Social Protection, Democratic participation and civil society.

Organization

FCDO Nepal

Budget

USD 435K

Timeline

Apr 28, 2016 → Aug 20, 2021

Coverage

Nepal