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11 April 2016
This presentation focuses on gender-inclusive community development programs as one of the entry points for mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in project areas. The aim is to mitigate resettlement risks and environmental and social impacts. The Asian Development Bank’s Tanahu…
10 April 2016
The Asian Development Bank implemented a project that aimed to increase rural poor women’s access to affordable, reliable, and clean renewable energy sources and technologies in its three developing member countries in South Asia: Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This report presents the findings of…
10 April 2016
Nepal faces significant challenges in rural electrification, with less than 35% of the rural population electrified. Much has been done to address this such as increasing the grid-connected electrification rate in areas without electricity and empowering Electricity Users Cooperatives (EUCs). This…
10 April 2016
Energy is a critical factor in any poverty reduction strategy. It is also essential for generating production, income, and employment. The Asian Development Bank rolled out a project in three of its developing member countries in South Asia—Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka—to help increase rural poor…
30 March 2016
This report examines how policy and practice may enhance women’s empowerment though electrification in rural areas in the South. It presents the results of a desk study in which empirical literature on women’s empowerment from electrification and international initiatives and national electricity…
29 February 2016
This document discussed how to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels; and to improve…
20 January 2016
Majority of the youth have left Nepal to seek better employment opportunities in foreign countries. This video shows how the leftover population in the country are learning sustainable agriculture and conserving limited water resources and precious soil to produce tomorrow’s food.
1 January 2016
The Decentralized Rural Infrastructure and Livelihood Project (DRILP) used a community-driven approach to bring much needed road and community infrastructure to Nepal's hill and mountain districts. It likewise built capacity for centralized governance.
Three years after the project's approval,…
31 December 2015
This document discussed the screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with the significance of potential impacts and risks.
1 December 2015
Though national quality standards are not in place, the Government of Nepal is committed to raising the bar of quality of its technical schools. Two approaches for consideration entail using an institute approach to quality improvement and adopting quality standards for technical and vocational…