Low-carbon competitiveness in Nepal
A report on low-carbon competitiveness in Nepal
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Reforming Public Finances in Nepal
Complicated and fast-changing politics. Political parties distributed across the left–right spectrum; ethnic and regional interests; fault lines old and new, all changing regularly. -
Operational risk assessment of public financial management in Nepal: a review of challenges and opportunities
Philipp Krause, Stephanie Sweet, Edward Hedger, and Bhola ChaliseThis report aims to inform an ongoing dialogue about the implementation of public financial management (PFM) improvements in Nepal, including their prioritization and sequencing in the prevailing political context. It provides a “reality check” on the strengths and weaknesses of the existing PFM system and focuses on nontechnical aspects such as institutional and political factors. The study was conducted as a joint initiative between the government and its development partners. -
Bangui Bay Windmills, Philippines, Energy
Alison Evans delivers a keynote speech to delegates at the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, 2011.
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Source: FlickrLow carbon competitiveness - Nepal
As part of ODI's Private Sector and Markets programme's low carbon competitivesness project, the Nepal workshop aims to validate the research findings and stimulate discussion on the implementation of a low carbon development pathway in a forum that invites multi-stakeholder views and critical comments to facilitate feasible, meaningful and practical outputs, which can effectively inform policy and decision makers and help identify and prioritise key policy issues and pragmatic policy actions for green growth. The workshop is held in collaboration with South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE).
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Entry points for developing tourism in Nepal: what can be done to address key constraints to inclusive growth?
In 2012, tourism contributed 9.4% to Nepal's GDP: however, value captured per tourist is declining, and overcrowding is leading to an unsustainable 'low value, high volume' model. This report considers the key drivers and constraints of issues affecting sustainable tourism and suggests entry points for action. -
Foreign employment and inclusive growth in Nepal: what can be done to improve impacts for the people and the country?
Every year, over 4 million Nepalis travel abroad for work. Remittances are equivalent to at least 25% of Nepal's GDP, but exploitation and extortion are rife. This report analyses the key drivers and constraints to action, and identifies realistic opportunities for change. -
Technical input 'on the ground' deserves donor backing
'Development needs collective local action. More science and technical advisors should be supporting that.' -
Urban resident, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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Source: British Red Cross SocietyLearning from the city: humanitarian action in urban areas
With rapid urbanisation taking place on a global scale, urban areas are increasingly affected by humanitarian emergencies. Amid the growing recognition of the need to address the operational implications of urban risk and vulnerability in the humanitarian sector, this event will launch the British Red Cross’ recent study on humanitarian action in urban areas: Learning from the city. -
Politics of a national employment guarantee scheme in Nepal: an initial assessment of feasibility
Daniel Harris, Anna McCord and Sony KCThis report explores the political economy of the development of a national employment guarantee scheme (EGS) in Nepal, making an initial assessment of the feasibility of the development and implementation of such a programme. -
Human resources for health in Nepal - the politics of access in remote areas
This country evidence note explores the political economy dynamics associated with attempts to ensure access to qualified human resources for health (HRH) in remote rural areas of Nepal where low ratios of skilled health personnel per head of population persist.