UNCDF partner with ICIMOD for adaptation

The UN Capital Development Fund has partnered with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development for coordinated action on adaptation to the impacts of climate change in the highly vulnerable Hindu Kush Himalaya.

Nepal 04 Apr, 2023

UNCDF partner with ICIMOD for adaptation action in Hindu Kush Himalaya

The UN Capital Development Fund, UNCDF, has partnered with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, ICIMOD, for coordinated action on adaptation to the impacts of climate change in the highly vulnerable Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), which includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan.

Nepal 03 Apr, 2023

NIBL Ace Capital Ltd to invest in Sastodeal

NIBL Ace Capital Ltd, a leading investment bank in Nepal, today announced that Shivanth Bahadur Pandé, chief executive officer of NIBL Ace, and Amun Thapa, founder of Sastodeal, have signed a definitive investment agreement.

Business 06 Dec, 2022

Training on sustainable urban infrastructure kicks-off

Aiming to minimize the impact of natural disasters and to strengthen climate resilient infrastructure at the local level, a two-day long training on climate resilient and sustainable urban infrastructure started today in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu 14 Sep, 2022

Aid for empowerment: Building capacity of LGs

Development cooperation or other forms of assistance can also teach the local governments ways to prevent conflict during a project’s implementation to reduce the risks of potential social tensions at the local level Our local governments (LGs)...

22 Apr, 2019

Data to help NRB, government develop plans for rural areas

Kathmandu, September 30 Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Chiranjibi Nepal has said that the availability of data and information on banking and financial access and inclusion will help the government in formulating necessary policies and programmes...

01 Oct, 2018

UNCDF supports transforming agriculture with digital technology

Kathmandu, April 11 The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)'s Mobile Money for Poor (MM4P) programme has partnered with Sun Farmer Nepal and Prabhu Management to implement the innovative project that will enhance farmers' income by...

12 Apr, 2018

Promotion of digital financial system urged

Kathmandu, March 9 Stakeholders have stressed on the need to promote the digital financial system in the country to bring in the unbanked population of Nepal into the formal financial/banking system. Speaking at an interaction programme on...

10 Mar, 2018

UNCDF launches partnership with 10 financial institutions

Kathmandu, May 9 The United Nations Capital Development Fund has signed partnership agreements with 10 banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to launch innovative financial products and services selected through a competitive Challenge Fund to...

10 May, 2017

NRB to increase access to financial services

Kathmandu, December 15 Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Chiranjibi Nepal has said that the central bank is committed to providing formal and affordable financial services to people who do not have access to formal financial services. Speaking on...

16 Dec, 2016

Financial inclusion: Aggressive promotion

Financial inclusion is likely to continue to remain a top priority on the government’s agenda. It is the key to Nepal’s future since it empowers the poor, promotes small businesses and advances inclusive growth Financial inclusion refers to...

13 Sep, 2016

Financial inclusion lacks depth in Nepal: NRB, United Nations

Kathmandu, July 15 Twenty-five per cent of the total adult population in the country uses only one type of formal financial service, indicating shallowness in uptake of existing products on savings, payment, credit and insurance, a latest report...

16 Jul, 2016