Jan 16, 2017

The Government of Nepal and UNDP signed a new Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) 2013-17, which details UNDP's engagement in Nepal for the next five years.

The Government of Nepal and UNDP signed today a new Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) 2013-17, which details UNDP's engagement in Nepal for the next five years. The Plan will focus on efforts to reduce vulnerability of communities under threat from climate change and disaster and expanding energy access, while continuing its support for elections, constitution writing and income generating opportunities. During this period a budget of approximately USD 159 million (about Rs. 13, 736.01 million)will be mobilized for implementing these programmes.

In next five years, UNDP's energy programme will benefit 25,000 rural households providing access to modern energy which has positive effects on economic growth. The Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDEP) will create additional 30,000 micro entrepreneurs directly, while assisting government to fully internalize the programme in all 75 districts that would benefit a greater number of poor.

The CPAP is in line with Government of Nepal's priorities and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework's (UNDAF 2013 - 2017) two key goals of advancing equality and protecting development gains, UNDP programmers will have strong inclusion and resilience-building components across its programmers.

The preparedness level of several municipalities and 75 vulnerable VDCs will be strengthened benefitting thousands of citizens.

Disaster Risk Management programme will continue to strengthen building code compliance and mainstream disaster risk management across sectors, strengthening preparedness and emergency systems. There will be additional support to help the Government to establish sustainable and effective search and rescue teams within the security forces.

The Country Program Action Plan was signed by Mr. Madhu Kumar Marasini, Joint Secretary, International Economic Cooperation Coordination Division (IECCD), Ministry of Finance and Ms. Shoko Noda, Country Director for Nepal on behalf of the Government and UNDP respectively.