Nepal : Strengthening Systems to Protect and Uplift Women Project
The project will help strengthen the government's response to gender-based violence (GBV) in Nepal. The project will (i) provide long-term rehabilitation for GBV survivors; (ii) fill gaps in availability of survivor-centric and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)-sensitive infrastructure within the Nepal Police to ensure safe, confidential, and respectful environments for reporting cases; (iii) build service providers' capacity; and (iv) increase awareness on GBV prevention and available services. The project is aligned with the governments vision of a Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali, which envisions a society without discrimination, violence, or crime.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Shrestha, Unika
South Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Nepal -
Sector
- Public sector management
Project Name | Strengthening Systems to Protect and Uplift Women Project | ||||||||
Project Number | 55092-001 | ||||||||
Country / Economy | Nepal |
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Project Status | Active | ||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Technical Assistance |
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Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions |
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Sector / Subsector | Public sector management / Social protection initiatives |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Gender equity | ||||||||
Description | The project will help strengthen the government's response to gender-based violence (GBV) in Nepal. The project will (i) provide long-term rehabilitation for GBV survivors; (ii) fill gaps in availability of survivor-centric and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)-sensitive infrastructure within the Nepal Police to ensure safe, confidential, and respectful environments for reporting cases; (iii) build service providers' capacity; and (iv) increase awareness on GBV prevention and available services. The project is aligned with the governments vision of a Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali, which envisions a society without discrimination, violence, or crime. | ||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Women and girls in Nepal have made significant strides in human development since 2000; however, gender disparities and GBV persist. Nepals gender development index improved from 0.80 in 2000 to 0.94 in 2021. Yet, women and girls continue to face discrimination that manifests in poor social and economic outcomes. The labor force participation rate among adult women (26.3%) is significantly lower than that among men (53.8%). Although women comprise 33.5% of parliament, this has not translated to transformative changes. Moreover, women continue to face violence in various forms which not only violates their fundamental human rights but undermines their physical and mental health and hinders progress toward gender equality. GBV remains a persistent problem in Nepal. In 2016, 22.0% of women aged 15-49 years had experienced physical violence since age 15-a rate that has remained unchanged since 2011. Moreover, GBV disproportionately affects those who face intersecting and multiple forms of discrimination based on disability, social group, sexual orientation, and gender identity. GBV prevalence also varies by province with the highest rate in Madhesh Province (34.2%) and the lowest in Gandaki Province (12.0%). Shocks such as disaster and climate related events and the coronavirus disease pandemic can exacerbate the incidence of GBV. |
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Impact | GBV incidence reduced and GBV survivors reintegrated into society (Government of Nepal's Fifteenth Five-Year Plan 2019/20202023/2024) |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Access to and quality of GBV services in project areas improved. |
Progress Toward Outcome | |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Women, children, and senior citizen service center services strengthened Rehabilitation services for gender-based violence survivors strengthened Community awareness of gender-based violence prevention and services increased Institutional capacity for providing effective gender-based violence services developed |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
Geographical Location | Lumbini Province, Province 2, Sudurpashchim Pradesh |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | C |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Involuntary Resettlement | |
Indigenous Peoples | |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | All consultants will be recruited according to ADB's Procurement Policy 2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). The terms of reference for all consulting services are detailed in Section D and Appendix 3. |
Procurement | All procurement of goods and works will be undertaken in accordance with ADB's Procurement Policy (2017 as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). Open Competitive Bidding method with national advertisement will be used for civil works contracts estimated to $5 million or below, and goods contract. RFQ will be used for any civil works or goods contract estimated to cost estimate around/below $100,000. Before the start of any procurement, ADB and the government may review the public procurement laws of the central and provincial governments to ensure consistency with ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). |
Responsible ADB Officer | Shrestha, Unika |
Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Human and Social Development Division, SARD |
Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 12 Nov 2021 |
Fact Finding | 06 May 2022 to 03 Jun 2022 |
MRM | 19 Aug 2022 |
Approval | 24 Nov 2022 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 24 Nov 2022 |
Grant 0864-NEP
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
24 Nov 2022 | 27 Dec 2022 | - | 30 Jun 2027 | - | - |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 18.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 12.00 | 13 Jan 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
Counterpart | 6.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 13 Jan 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
TA 6998-NEP
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
24 Nov 2022 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | - | - |
Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
1,500,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,500,000.00 | 13 Jan 2023 | 0.00 |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Strengthening Systems to Protect and Uplift Women Project: Lumbini Province Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Aug 2022 |
Strengthening Systems to Protect and Uplift Women Project: Environmental Assessment and Review Framework | Environmental Assessment and Review Framework | Aug 2022 |
Strengthening Systems to Protect and Uplift Women Project: Sudurpaschim Province Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Aug 2022 |
Strengthening Systems to Protect and Uplift Women Project: Madhesh Pradesh Province Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Aug 2022 |
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Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Gender-based Violence Response Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Active | ||
Project Management Specialist/Team Leader | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Geo-Technical Engineer | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
GBV Awareness Field Coordinator-2 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
GBV Response Specialist-1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Cost/Quantity Surveyor/Engineer | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Electrical Engineer | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Structural Engineer | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Sanitary Engineer | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Architect | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
GBV Response Specialist-3 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Financial and Administration Officer-2 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
GBV Awareness Field Coordinator-3 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Environmental Safeguards Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist-3 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
GESI Training Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist-1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
GBV Response Specialist-2 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Financial and Administration Officer-1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
GBV Awareness Field Coordinator-1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Financial and Administration Officer-3 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist-2 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Social Safeguards Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
Financial Management Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Strengthening Systems to Protect and Uplift Women Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Sep 2022 |