The journey toward gender equality in Nepal is ongoing, fraught with challenges but also filled with opportunities for change. The existing legal frameworks (DRRM Act and Policy, Local Government Operation Act, the DRR National Strategic Action Plan) provide a strong foundation, but their implementation and the cultural shifts required for real progress are still lacking.
By Bimal Khatiwada Oct 28, 2024
Building resilience to climate change in the Pacific region necessitates adopting comprehensive strategy that encompasses both policy and programmatic measures. The integration of public-private partnerships, regional cooperation, solidarity, and collaborative efforts in research and knowledge management serves as additional crucial components in advancing this initiative.
By Dr. Dhruba Gautam Jan 04, 2024
Implemented by DCA and local NGOs in close coordination with the Local Governments (Palikas), through the financial support of Delegation of European Union in Nepal, GG School is a part of PARIWARTAN – Participation, Inclusion and Wider CSOs' Actions for Responsive, Transparent and Accountable local governance in Nepal Project
By A Correspondent Dec 27, 2020
With proper planning, adequate fund and dedicated political leadership, nothing is impossible. This is what one can see in two towns of Province 5 of western Nepal. Funded by loan and grant of Asian Development Bank (ADB), implemented by Nepal Government and Local Levels, Integrated Urban Development Project (IUDP) has not only changed the urban landscape of two towns, Nepalgunj and Siddharthanagar, but also ended their longstanding woes of inundation. From virtually nonexistent infrastructure, the two towns are getting ready with basic urban infrastructures required for the moder urban cities
By Keshab Poudel Sep 29, 2019
Three years may be a very short period of time to show tangible changes. But implementing ‘Building Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Capacity of CSOs in Agriculture and Forest Sectors (BICAS)’, Practical Action has shown that it can make a difference. If a project is implemented, looking at the requirements of people in the local context, nothing seems to be impossible. In the three years, BICAS has not only reduced poverty but also reduced the number of migrating population by way of providing sustainable livelihood options in the villages
By A Correspondent Feb 10, 2019