Glacier melting and the way forward Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Opinion 23 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
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
'Our mission is to empower and equip the next generation to make significant contributions to Nepal's development' Shahida MacDougall is British Council Country Director with over 15 years’ international experience of leading teams, managing programmes and supporting the development of government institutions, national education reforms and civil society organisations in Uzbekistan, the UK, Pakistan, Northern Ireland, Argentina, Tanzania, Bangladesh and Nepal. Kathmandu 26 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
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
Malnutrition remains an issue of concern Child malnutrition is a serious issue that has a significant impact on children's health and development. Malnutrition includes both undernutrition (wasting, stunting, and micronutrient deficiencies) and overnutrition (obesity). Nepal 15 Aug, 2024
US state secretary Blinken, USAID Administrator Power spotlight democratic progress, reforms in Nepal; announce new commitments from US, major philanthropies The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and USAID Administrator Samantha Power, in partnership with the Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation, convened philanthropic and private sector partners to invest in Nepal and other countries experiencing democratic openings Nepal 21 Sep, 2023
CPN-MC Lawmaker Sapkota addresses Regional Climate Summit ​​​​​​​CPN-Maoist Centre parliamentarian Madhav Sapkota has said the impacts seen in some mega infrastructure projects recently initiated by Nepal was due to the effects of climate change. Nepal 10 Sep, 2023
Resources for child-friendly local governance ​​​​​​​The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has developed necessary resources and materials to facilitate the implementation of child-friendly local governance so as to ensure that children’s rights are protected and promoted at the grassroots level. Nepal 06 Aug, 2023
Students demand federal education act Students representing various student wings of leading political parties gathered today in Kathmandu demanding a new Education Act with the country’s transition into federal republic. Nepal 02 Jul, 2023
WVIN has been collaborating with all three tiers of govt in the sphere of child welfare World Vision International Nepal started work in 2001. It has been working in the sector of child protection, inclusive and quality education, nutrition, health, and livelihoods for over two decades. Nepal 10 Jun, 2023
