Nepal

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Where can I find information about ADB?
• Does ADB provide funds for academic programs or short-term courses?
• How do I find employment at ADB?
• What is ADB's Young Professionals Program?
• Does ADB have an Internship Program?
• How do I learn about opportunities to bid for work on ADB-financed projects?
• How can nongovernment organizations (NGOs) receive ADB support?
• Need more information on ADB?

Review a complete list of frequently asked questions about ADB.

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Where can I find information about ADB?

There are several ways to find information about ADB:

• Go to ADB's depository library in Tribhuvan University Central Library in Kirtipur and Nepal National Library in Lalitpur. Many ADB documents available to the public are stored in the depository library.

• Buy documents from two distributors in Kathmandu: Bazaar International and Everest Media International Services P. Ltd.

• Request documents from ADB's Publications Unit in Manila, Philippines.

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Does ADB provide funds for academic programs or short-term courses?

Yes. ADB provides opportunities for talented individuals from its developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies through the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program.

The scholarships, for periods of one to three years, cover studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields. It covers full tuition fees, allowances, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

ADB does not have funds to sponsor individuals for short-term courses nor higher studies outside of this Program.

NRM provides the scholarship brochure to students upon written request to

Nepal Resident Mission
Srikunj, Kamaladi Ward 31
Block 2/597, Kathmandu, Nepal

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How do I find employment at ADB?

ADB generally recruits professional staff internationally and its local staff from interested applicants residing in the duty station country, e.g. Nepal.

Our vacancies are published in leading national newspapers.

Visit our employment opportunities section.

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What is ADB's Young Professionals Program?

The Young Professionals (YP) Program enables the recruitment of well-qualified younger personnel - 30 years old or below - into ADB.

The Program lays the foundation for a challenging and rewarding professional career in an international working environment. It provides

• on-the-job training
• participation in missions
• short-term formal training tailored to individual needs.

YPs acquire a range of professional skills and an understanding of ADB's operations, policies, and procedures.

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Does ADB have an Internship Program?

ADB conducts an Internship Program every year. It normally commences in July and extends for approximately two months.

An applicant should be

• a national of an ADB member country
• enrolled in a master's or doctorate program at an accredited institution.

Interested students should submit applications to their schools, which in turn will select the top three applications for ADB shortlisting.

How do I learn about opportunities to bid for work on ADB-financed projects?

ADB business opportunities are listed in the ADB Business Opportunities, a monthly ADB publication. This is available online and at the ADB Depository Library.

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How can nongovernment organizations (NGOs) receive ADB support?

As a rule, ADB works through the governments of its developing member countries in supporting NGOs. ADB recognizes the growing importance of NGOs' role in development and promotes ADB-NGO cooperation in strengthening civil society's participation in the development process.

In February 2001, ADB established the NGO and Civil Society Center at its headquarters in Manila, Philippines. The NGO Center seeks to find new ways of working with NGOs and aims to integrate better the experience and knowledge of working with NGOs in ADB operations.

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Need more information on ADB?

Contact the External Relations/Civil Society Liaison Officer by email ksherchan@adb.org.

Visit us at

Nepal Resident Mission
Srikunj, Kamaladi Ward 31
Block 2/597, Kathmandu, Nepal

Call us on

+977 1 422 7779