NTB, UNDP sign $5 million Sustainable Tourism Project The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have jointly launched the Sustainable Tourism Project (STP) to generate employment and livelihood opportunities for local communities by improving tourism facilities and services, skilling the workforce, and promoting tourist destinations. Nepal 22 Mar, 2025
China, UNDP mark formal closure of SSPP-GR Project in Madhesh Province The Embassy of China and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) attended the formal closure of the Support to Schools and Communities in Remote Areas for Pandemic Prevention and Green Recovery (SSPP-GR) Project in Madhes Province. Nepal 07 Mar, 2025
Japan, UNDP join hands to support quake recovery in Jajarkot, Rukum West The Embassy of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal have signed an agreement that the Government of Japan will extend grant assistance to the UNDP for the implementation of the Project for the Livelihoods Improvement and Disaster Resilience Enhancement in the Areas Affected by the Jajarkot Earthquake. Nepal 25 Feb, 2025
Nepal's Aaditya Rai honored as LGBTIQ+ Equality Hero at International Pride Awards Aaditya Rai of Nepal has been recognized as one of five LGBTIQ+ Equality Heroes at the inaugural International Pride Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa. Nepal 16 Nov, 2024
UNDP, EU launch USD 2.68 million project to strengthen earthquake preparedness in Western Nepal The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Nepal, UNICEF, and UN Women, has launched a new two-year project, titled “SUPER II: Strengthening Urban Preparedness and Earthquake Response in Western region of Nepal” project. Nepal 23 Sep, 2024
UNDP's new Resident Representative presents letter of credence to Foreign Minister Deuba The new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme Kyoko Yokosuka presented her Letter of Credence to Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, today. Kathmandu 23 Aug, 2024
UNDP showcases its federalism-related initiatives in Karnali Province The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) showcased the significant achievements of its project, European Union Support to Inclusive Federalism (EUSIF), during a special event in Kathmandu yesterday. Kathmandu 15 Aug, 2024
National Agri-Innovation Challenge concludes with three startups reaching final The National Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge (NYAIC) 2024, organized to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among young people, concluded in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Kathmandu 19 Jul, 2024
Japan, UNDP collaborate to advance climate smart agriculture, build resilient communities in Jajarkot Two types of polyhouses – a naturally ventilated and a nursery polyhouse with misting – were inaugurated by the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme, in Ward 7 of Nalgad Municipality, Karnali Province. Nepal 18 Mar, 2024
Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards, finds UN Development Programme Uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political polarization on a global scale. Nepal 15 Mar, 2024
Inclusive trekking guide training vies to empower LGBTIQ+ A trekking guide training organised for sexual and gender minorities organised by Nepal Mountain Academy and Sustainable Tourism for Livelihood Recovery Project (STLRP) — an initiative of Nepal Tourism Board and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) — has concluded successfully. Business 28 Jul, 2023
Bid to improve food and nutrition security The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu and the United Nations Development Programme in Nepal have signed an $8.2 million partnership agreement to enhance food and nutrition security in eleven local governments of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Nepal 16 Jul, 2023
