Nepal, UK sign grant agreement for climate resilience, empowerment of local levels

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 29: Nepal and the United Kingdom have signed two separate memorandums of understanding (MoUs) related to grant aid. One of the grants, with funding of approximately Rs 6.5 billion, is for a program focused on resilience, adaptation, and inclusion in Nepal, while the other, valued at Rs 6.58 billion, emphasizes gender and human development outcomes.

Both of these programs will be conducted in the Karnali, Lumbini, and Madhes provinces. They aim to enable local governments and communities vulnerable to climate change, build human capital, and improve the delivery of basic services in these regions.

The MoUs were signed by Joint Secretary at the Finance Ministry, Dhani Ram Sharma, on behalf of Nepal, and Development Director and Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy in Kathmandu, Pippa Bird, on behalf of the UK government, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance yesterday.

The resilience and adaptation program will last for six years. Similarly, the capacity enhancement project will be implemented over seven years.

At the grant signing ceremony, Joint Secretary Sharma observed, "These two MoUs are a testament to the cordial and steadfast development cooperation between our two countries. I believe that the relevant government agencies will coordinate effectively to achieve the objectives of these programs."

Similarly, Pippa Bird stated, "We're committed to supporting Nepal in addressing the challenges brought by climate change, global and regional health threats, and scarce resources for providing social services. Among other things, these programs will build resilience to natural disasters and climate change and improve the delivery of basic services to the most vulnerable."

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