Nepal and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Better Governance Eases Nepal’s Transition to Federalism
Nepal's modernization of its public financial management and governance systems with support from ADB and other development partners is facilitating the country's transition to a federal system of government.
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Nepal’s Longest Tunnel Brings Improved Water Supply a Step Closer for Kathmandu Residents
The completion of Nepal’s longest excavated tunnel, part of the Melamchi Water Supply Project, will ultimately provide an estimated 1.3 million urban inhabitants with more reliable water supply.
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Nepal: Development Effectiveness Report
ADB has strongly supported inclusive growth in Nepal, helping to reduce poverty, decrease gender and social disparities, build infrastructure, develop human capital, transform agriculture, and mitigate climate change effects.
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Women, Excluded Groups in Nepal Facing Barriers to Energy Access
Women, the poor, and different excluded groups face various structural barriers preventing them from benefiting fully from Nepal’s energy sector, according to a new ADB report.
Nepal has made notable socioeconomic progress in recent years. Literacy rates have increased, poverty rates have declined, gender disparities have narrowed, and social inclusion has improved.
Nepal now strives to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and to graduate from least-developed country status.
ADB's country partnership strategy for 2013–2017 supports the government's development objective of accelerated, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth.
Nepal is a member of the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program.
Read the fact sheet: ADB and Nepal
Visit the data library: Nepal - By the Numbers
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This tool kit comprises information on how to create a shared vision for digital health through a national strategy, focused on maximizing the value of resources.
Digital Health Convergence Meeting Tool Kit
Improving Project Implementation Performance in Nepal Key to Getting More Funds for Development — ADB
Improving project implementation performance is the key to Nepal getting more funds for development, ADB Deputy Director General for South Asia Mr. Diwesh Sharan told officials in Kathmandu today.
This working paper addresses how energy systems and services in South Asia can improve women’s economic empowerment and well-being.
Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Projects in Nepal
Approved/Active
- Strengthening Financial Management in Asia and the Pacific, Phase 2
- Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management
- Asian Development Outlook 2019–2021
- Promoting Investments and Economic Growth in Central and West Asia, East Asia, and South Asia Subregions
- South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Highway Improvement Project
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