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The GEF Small Grants Programme Nepal Project Profiles
Abstract:
The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) of the United Nations Development Programme in Nepal directly works with community based organizations and non-governmental organizations to address global environmental issues while satisfying local needs. Since its inception in late 1998, SGP Nepal has funded over 92 community based projects which have successfully integrated global environmental concerns and local level needs. Some of the key success factors of SGP projects are; a) innovative nature of projects, b) fast grant delivery mechanism, c) community ownership of the projects through decision making at the grassroots level, and d) maintaining transparency at all levels. SGP's role in enhancing grantees capacity for adopting participatory approaches of project implementation and monitoring, sharing knowledge and leveraging funds from partner organizations has ensured project sustainability. This publication is an attempt to portray profile of selected SGP projects which were implemented during 1998-2007. It briefly describes achievements made and its relevance at the local level. We are also compiling the profiles of remaining SGP supported projects and would publish in subsequent volumes.
Publisher:
GEF/UNDP
Type / Script:
Publication
in
English
Keywords:
BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, CLIMATE CHANGE, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, LAND DEGRADATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY FORESTRY, FOREST CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Thematic Group:
UNDP
, (
2008
)
Thesaurus:
18.06.00
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Operational Activities
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Feeder:
DEEPIKA DHAKAL
, Editor:
PRAJU SHRESTHA
, Auditor:
...
The GEF Small Grants Programme Nepal Project Profiles
Abstract:
The GEF Small Grants Programme(SGP) of the United Nations Development Programme in Nepal provides grants upto US$ 50,000 to community based organizations and non-governmental organizations to address global environmental problems while promoting the livelihoods of the poorest and vulnerable communities such as indigenous Chepangs in Makwanpur and nomadic Rautes in the mid-western hills. Since its inception in 1998, SGP has supported many small innovative projects ranging from transforming the forest killer weed Banmara into bio-briquettes to the production of marketable crochet knit bags, thanks to the introduction of solar home lighting systems, to vermin compost and bio-pesticide production. All of these initiatives also promote climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, such as the installation of over 6,200 Solar Tuki (lamp) in 22 districts which saves 223 kilo liters of kerosene which in turn saves emission of 350 tons of CO2 per year. Looking at the impacts and efectiveness of the programme it has been proven that “small can indeed be beautiful”. This publication is an attempt to portray profle of selected SGP projects which were implemented during 1998-2007. It briefy describes achievements made and its relevance at the local level. We are also compiling the profles of remaining SGP supported projects and would publish in subsequent volumes.
Publisher:
GEF/UNDP
Type / Script:
Publication
in
English
Keywords:
ACTION AID NEPAL, NON-GOVERNMENTAL AID, BENEFICIARY COUNTRIES, RESOURCES ALLOCATION, DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE, SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME, MICRO-CAPITAL GRANTS, STAINLESS STEEL DISTILLATION, DOLPHIN CONSERVATION, GRANTS, COFUNDING, NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTE, GREENHOUSE GASES, FLEXIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY, LAND DEGRADATION, KEROSENE LAMPS, HUMAN ECOLOGY, SOLAR ENERGY, BIOGAS, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, DISTILLATION UNITS, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION, SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
Thematic Group:
UNDP
, (
2008
)
Thesaurus:
18.06.00
-
Operational Activities
PDF
| File Size:
2.25 MB
Download
Feeder:
DEEPIKA DHAKAL
, Editor:
, Auditor:
...
The GEF Small Grants Programme Nepal Project Profiles
Abstract:
The GEF Small Grants Programme(SGP) of the United Nations Development Programme in Nepal provides grants upto US$ 50,000 to community based organizations and non-governmental organizations to address global environmental problems while promoting the livelihoods of the poorest and vulnerable communities such as indigenous Chepangs in Makwanpur and nomadic Rautes in the mid-western hills. Since its inception in 1998, SGP has supported many small innovative projects ranging from transforming the forest killer weed Banmara into bio-briquettes to the production of marketable crochet knit bags, thanks to the introduction of solar home lighting systems, to vermin compost and bio-pesticide production. All of these initiatives also promote climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, such as the installation of over 6,200 Solar Tuki (lamp) in 22 districts which saves 223 kilo liters of kerosene which in turn saves emission of 350 tons of CO2 per year. Looking at the impacts and efectiveness of the programme it has been proven that “small can indeed be beautiful”. This publication is an attempt to portray profle of selected SGP projects which were implemented during 1998-2007. It briefy describes achievements made and its relevance at the local level. We are also compiling the profles of remaining SGP supported projects and would publish in subsequent volumes.
Publisher:
GEF/UNDP
Type / Script:
Publication
in
English
Keywords:
ACTION AID NEPAL, SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME, STAINLESS STEEL DISTILLATION, DOLPHIN CONSERVATION, GRANTS, COFUNDING, NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTE, GREENHOUSE GASES, FLEXIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY, LAND DEGRADATION, KEROSENE LAMPS, HUMAN ECOLOGY, SOLAR ENERGY, BIOGAS, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, DISTILLATION UNITS, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION, SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
Thematic Group:
UNDP
, (
2008
)
Thesaurus:
01.00.0A
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Political And Legal Questions
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Feeder:
DEEPIKA DHAKAL
, Editor:
, Auditor:
...