The Local Infrastructure Support Programme (LISP) developed jointly by the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and the British Embassy Kathmandu (BEK). LISP contributed to initiating substantial and sustainable changes in local government’s abilities to deliver infrastructure service that is critical to poverty reduction and strengthening Local Governments. LISP also aims to support bringing development partners into a national sector framework or platform to improve Nepal’s wider delivery of local infrastructure services through continuous learning and improvements so that the country can make the most of Nepal’s new constitution.
The PLGSP is the national flagship programme of the Government of Nepal (GoN) executed by the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) in the technical support of UNDP. This programme aimed to build institutional, organizational and individual capacities at all levels of government, with a special focus on provincial and local level. The ultimate goal of the programme is to attain functional, sustainable, inclusive and accountable provincial and local governance.
The Japanese government committed to supporting the reconstruction and enhancement of schools in Nepal after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on April 25, 2015, through the Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP) spanning six districts. The ESRP effectively constructed 274 schools in different areas across Nepal's mountainous terrain. The project was executed by the Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU) under the Ministry of Science, Education, and Technology.
World Vision Advocacy Forum (WVAF) Nepal, an NGO, aims to help vulnerable communities enhance their socio-economic conditions. The organization has focused on increasing access to essential healthcare services and livelihood opportunities for conflict-affected communities across 11 project districts. It emphasizes the crucial role of partners and local stakeholders in assisting marginalized individuals to improve their quality of life, impacting health, income generation, and confidence. WVAF aims to enhance the quality of essential health services, renovate and equip rural infrastructure, promote income generation, empower disadvantaged groups, and manage knowledge through documentation of lessons learned and information sharing workshops.
The project titled "Enhancing Cultural Diversity for Dignity and Development of Indigenous Communities in Nepal” was funded by European Union (EU). The project was implemented from January 2010 to March 2013. Institute of governance and Development (IGD) led 4 partners – namely World Vision Advocacy Forum (WVAF), Tamang Ghedung Association (NTGA), Gurung Tamu National Council (GTNC) and Nepal Chepang Association (NCA) to implement the project in 80 Village Development Committees (VDCs) of eight districts, namely Kavrepalchowk, Rasuwa, Dhading, Makwanpur, Chitwan, Lamjung, Kaski and Gorkha in Nepal. The project aimed to contribute in protection and promotion of cultural diversity and creativity for improving wellbeing and dignity of indigenous communities in Nepal.
‘Promoting integrated sustainable solid waste management in Nepal Project’ was implemented by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) with the objective to demonstrate prototype bio-methanation plant as a role model in promoting integrated sustainable solid waste management and to build response capacity of Environment Management Division (EMD) of KMC for sustainable waste management by applying 3R principles.
The Center for Inclusive Social Development (CISD), a Nepalese NGO, launched the "School Children Sponsorship Program" to connect underprivileged students with urban professionals from various sectors. This initiative embodied the organization's philanthropic vision of fostering connections between individuals while supporting rural students in need. I spearheaded the concept for the program, and our team developed strategies for fundraising and delivering essential supplies to students in the Dhading and Sindhuli districts of Nepal. Running from 2010 to 2015, the program successfully provided support to 152 students across these two districts.