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Monthly Update - May 2011 UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office Nepal
Abstract:
Highlights: 1. At the national political level, the month of May witnessed an attempt by the parties to strengthen their negotiating positions ahead of the constitution deadline of 28 May. 2. The fourth expansion of Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal's cabinet saw an almost complete government and his continued political consolidation as well as that of his allies the Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-M). 3. The most significant operational space dynamic during the month of May concerned the surge in bandhs and protest programmes carried out in all regions, predominantly by identity groups demanding the timely promulgation of the constitution and the inclusion their respective political objectives by the constitution deadline of 28 May. 4. A surge of action by Chhetri identity groups, with Chhetri Samaj Nepal undertaking its first disruption programmes, was a new dynamic. Chhetri Samaj Nepal also recently intensified its activities in the Far West to expand its grassroots networks by holding meetings and forming groups in rural villages in addition to district headquarters. 5. Obstruction of voter registration in Eastern hills and some Terai districts observed. 6. The Guidance Note 2011 for preparing Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (DPR Plan) is being finalized through extensive consultation with the Government of Nepal (GoN) and humanitarian partners and is being taken as the comprehensive guidance for preparing the DPR plans at regional and district level. 7. 150 houses and three schools in Baliya and Fulbari VDCs were damaged by a heavy storm on 18 May in Kailali District. 8. The Food Security Cluster held an Earthquake Preparedness contingency planning workshop for the Cluster members. The workshop received substantial support from GoN, with presence from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Food Corporation (NFC). 9. The Education Cluster reviewed its 2011 annual work plan and Contingency Plan for 2011-2012, submitting both to OCHA. #RobertPiper #RC #RCO #RCO #MonthlyUpdates
Publisher: UNRCHCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
 POLITICAL SYSTEMS, CONSTITUTIONS, POLITICAL PARTIES, PROTEST MOVEMENTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, STRIKES, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, POLITICAL VIOLENCE, ELECTIONS, VOTER REGISTRATION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, NATURAL DISASTERS, FOOD SECURITY, LIVESTOCK, EDUCATION
Thematic Group:
UNRCHCO (UNRCO), (2011)
Thesaurus:
01.03.00 - Maintenance Of Peace And Security
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Feeder: PRAJU SHRESTHA, Editor: LAMAROHINI7@GMAIL COM, Auditor:
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Monthly Update - May 2011 UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office Nepal
Abstract:
Highlights: 1. At the national political level, the month of May witnessed an attempt by the parties to strengthen their negotiating positions ahead of the constitution deadline of 28 May. 2. The fourth expansion of Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal's cabinet saw an almost complete government and his continued political consolidation as well as that of his allies the Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-M). 3. The most significant operational space dynamic during the month of May concerned the surge in bandhs and protest programmes carried out in all regions, predominantly by identity groups demanding the timely promulgation of the constitution and the inclusion their respective political objectives by the constitution deadline of 28 May. 4. A surge of action by Chhetri identity groups, with Chhetri Samaj Nepal undertaking its first disruption programmes, was a new dynamic. Chhetri Samaj Nepal also recently intensified its activities in the Far West to expand its grassroots networks by holding meetings and forming groups in rural villages in addition to district headquarters. 5. Obstruction of voter registration in Eastern hills and some Terai districts observed. 6. The Guidance Note 2011 for preparing Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (DPR Plan) is being finalized through extensive consultation with the Government of Nepal (GoN) and humanitarian partners and is being taken as the comprehensive guidance for preparing the DPR plans at regional and district level. 7. 150 houses and three schools in Baliya and Fulbari VDCs were damaged by a heavy storm on 18 May in Kailali District. 8. The Food Security Cluster held an Earthquake Preparedness contingency planning workshop for the Cluster members. The workshop received substantial support from GoN, with presence from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Food Corporation (NFC). 9. The Education Cluster reviewed its 2011 annual work plan and Contingency Plan for 2011-2012, submitting both to OCHA.
Publisher: UNRCHCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
 POLITICAL SYSTEMS, CONSTITUTIONS, POLITICAL PARTIES, PROTEST MOVEMENTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, STRIKES, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, POLITICAL VIOLENCE, ELECTIONS, VOTER REGISTRATION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, NATURAL DISASTERS, FOOD SECURITY, LIVESTOCK, EDUCATION
Thematic Group:
UNRCHCO (UNRCO), (2011)
Thesaurus:
01.03.00 - Maintenance Of Peace And Security
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Monthly Update - May 2011 UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office Nepal
Abstract:
Highlights: 1. At the national political level, the month of May witnessed an attempt by the parties to strengthen their negotiating positions ahead of the constitution deadline of 28 May. 2. The fourth expansion of Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal's cabinet saw an almost complete government and his continued political consolidation as well as that of his allies the Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-M). 3. The most significant operational space dynamic during the month of May concerned the surge in bandhs and protest programmes carried out in all regions, predominantly by identity groups demanding the timely promulgation of the constitution and the inclusion their respective political objectives by the constitution deadline of 28 May. 4. A surge of action by Chhetri identity groups, with Chhetri Samaj Nepal undertaking its first disruption programmes, was a new dynamic. Chhetri Samaj Nepal also recently intensified its activities in the Far West to expand its grassroots networks by holding meetings and forming groups in rural villages in addition to district headquarters. 5. Obstruction of voter registration in Eastern hills and some Terai districts observed. 6. The Guidance Note 2011 for preparing Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (DPR Plan) is being finalized through extensive consultation with the Government of Nepal (GoN) and humanitarian partners and is being taken as the comprehensive guidance for preparing the DPR plans at regional and district level. 7. 150 houses and three schools in Baliya and Fulbari VDCs were damaged by a heavy storm on 18 May in Kailali District. 8. The Food Security Cluster held an Earthquake Preparedness contingency planning workshop for the Cluster members. The workshop received substantial support from GoN, with presence from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Food Corporation (NFC). 9. The Education Cluster reviewed its 2011 annual work plan and Contingency Plan for 2011-2012, submitting both to OCHA.
Publisher: UNRCHCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
 POLITICAL SYSTEMS, CONSTITUTIONS, POLITICAL PARTIES, PROTEST MOVEMENTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, STRIKES, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, ELECTIONS, VOTER REGISTRATION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, NATURAL DISASTERS, FOOD SECURITY, LIVESTOCK, EDUCATION
Thematic Group:
UNRCHCO (UNRCO), (2011)
Thesaurus:
01.03.00 - Maintenance Of Peace And Security
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Feeder: PRAJU SHRESTHA, Editor: , Auditor:
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Monthly Update - May 2011 UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office Nepal
Abstract:
Highlights: 1. At the national political level, the month of May witnessed an attempt by the parties to strengthen their negotiating positions ahead of the constitution deadline of 28 May. 2. The fourth expansion of Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal's cabinet saw an almost complete government and his continued political consolidation as well as that of his allies the Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-M). 3. The most significant operational space dynamic during the month of May concerned the surge in bandhs and protest programmes carried out in all regions, predominantly by identity groups demanding the timely promulgation of the constitution and the inclusion their respective political objectives by the constitution deadline of 28 May. 4. A surge of action by Chhetri identity groups, with Chhetri Samaj Nepal undertaking its first disruption programmes, was a new dynamic. Chhetri Samaj Nepal also recently intensified its activities in the Far West to expand its grassroots networks by holding meetings and forming groups in rural villages in addition to district headquarters. 5. Obstruction of voter registration in Eastern hills and some Terai districts observed. 6. The Guidance Note 2011 for preparing Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (DPR Plan) is being finalized through extensive consultation with the Government of Nepal (GoN) and humanitarian partners and is being taken as the comprehensive guidance for preparing the DPR plans at regional and district level. 7. 150 houses and three schools in Baliya and Fulbari VDCs were damaged by a heavy storm on 18 May in Kailali District. 8. The Food Security Cluster held an Earthquake Preparedness contingency planning workshop for the Cluster members. The workshop received substantial support from GoN, with presence from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Food Corporation (NFC). 9. The Education Cluster reviewed its 2011 annual work plan and Contingency Plan for 2011-2012, submitting both to OCHA.
Publisher: UNRCHCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
 POLITICAL SYSTEMS, CONSTITUTIONS, POLITICAL PARTIES, PROTEST, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, STRIKES, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, ELECTIONS, VOTER REGISTRATION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, NATURAL DISASTERS, FOOD SECURITY, LIVESTOCK, EDUCATION
Thematic Group:
UNRCHCO (UNRCO), (2011)
Thesaurus:
01.03.00 - Maintenance Of Peace And Security
PDF | File Size: 476 KB   Download
Feeder: PRAJU SHRESTHA, Editor: , Auditor:
...
Monthly Update - May 2011 UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office Nepal
Abstract:
Highlights: 1. At the national political level, the month of May witnessed an attempt by the parties to strengthen their negotiating positions ahead of the constitution deadline of 28 May. 2. The fourth expansion of Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal's cabinet saw an almost complete government and his continued political consolidation as well as that of his allies the Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-M). 3. The most significant operational space dynamic during the month of May concerned the surge in bandhs and protest programmes carried out in all regions, predominantly by identity groups demanding the timely promulgation of the constitution and the inclusion their respective political objectives by the constitution deadline of 28 May. 4. A surge of action by Chhetri identity groups, with Chhetri Samaj Nepal undertaking its first disruption programmes, was a new dynamic. Chhetri Samaj Nepal also recently intensified its activities in the Far West to expand its grassroots networks by holding meetings and forming groups in rural villages in addition to district headquarters. 5. Obstruction of voter registration in Eastern hills and some Terai districts observed. 6. The Guidance Note 2011 for preparing Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (DPR Plan) is being finalized through extensive consultation with the Government of Nepal (GoN) and humanitarian partners and is being taken as the comprehensive guidance for preparing the DPR plans at regional and district level. 7. 150 houses and three schools in Baliya and Fulbari VDCs were damaged by a heavy storm on 18 May in Kailali District. 8. The Food Security Cluster held an Earthquake Preparedness contingency planning workshop for the Cluster members. The workshop received substantial support from GoN, with presence from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Food Corporation (NFC). 9. The Education Cluster reviewed its 2011 annual work plan and Contingency Plan for 2011-2012, submitting both to OCHA.
Publisher: UNRCHCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
 POLITICAL SYSTEMS, CONSTITUTIONS, POLITICAL PARTIES, PROTEST, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, STRIKES, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, ELECTIONS, VOTER REGISTRATION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, NATURAL DISASTERS, FOOD SECURITY, LIVESTOCK, EDUCATION
Thematic Group:
UNRCHCO (UNRCO), (2011)
Thesaurus:
01.00.0A - Political And Legal Questions
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