1. Project Name: Scaling up Climate Smart Village (CSV) for Enhanced Resilience.
Working District and location: Chaurpati Rural Municipality, Achham
Name of Donor: Good Neighbors International Nepal (GNI-Nepal)
Specific Working Area: Chaurpati Rural Municipality Ward- 1 & 2
Project dutation: April, 2024 to March 2025
Project Status: Completed
Specific Beneficiary: 18 farmers Group
Core Activities (Implemented):
- Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies were provided to farmers.
- Training on climate-smart agriculture practices was conducted for farmers.
- Water irrigation systems and water resource management practices, including water harvesting technologies, were developed.
- Goat sheds were improved for better livestock management.
- CSA technologies such as eco-friendly pest management, soil fertility improvement, farm waste composting, and soil testing were promoted.
- Fruit and fodder cultivation activities were carried out.
Project Description:
This project aimed to enhance community resilience by strengthening local mechanisms for the adaptation of climate-smart agriculture and the conservation of scarce natural resources. It enhanced the capacity of local stakeholders and vulnerable communities, particularly women and smallholder farmers, to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.
The project promoted green, inclusive, and sustainable livelihoods in areas highly affected by climate change. It followed the Climate Smart Village (CSV) approach to promote climate-adaptive agricultural practices, which helped to increase agricultural productivity and improve climate risk management in vulnerable geographical areas.
The Climate Smart Village (CSV) approach demonstrated and scaled up climate-smart agriculture technologies and practices in climate-vulnerable communities, which helped to minimize the negative impacts of climate change.
2. Project Name: Poverty Reduction Disadvantage Community Program.
Project Duration: 01 Jan 2010 – 31 Jul 2016
Location: Ramaroshan Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to increase the income level of targeted households (HHs).
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Social mobilization activities were carried out to strengthen community participation.
- Income generation activities were implemented to improve livelihoods.
- Infrastructure development works were conducted to support community needs.
- Saving and credit mobilization systems were established and strengthened.
- Capacity development programs were conducted for beneficiaries.
- Appropriate technologies were transferred to enhance productivity and sustainability.
3. Project Name: Ensuring Human Rights through Paralegal Committees and Child Clubs (EHRPC)
Project Duration: 01 Jan 2011 – 31 Dec 2013
Location: Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights among women, Dalits, children, and other disadvantaged groups.
Activities :
- The project contributed to the creation of communities where women, Dalits, children, and other marginalized groups gained knowledge of human rights.
- It supported communities in practicing human rights and becoming free from all forms of violence, exploitation, and abuse.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Social mobilization activities were conducted to raise awareness and strengthen community engagement.
- Paralegal Committees (PLCs) and Child Clubs were formed at the community level.
- Capacity-building programs were conducted for PLCs and Child Clubs.
- Cases related to human rights violations were documented systematically.
- Regular monitoring and reporting mechanisms were implemented.
4. Project Name: Rural Village Water Resources Management Programme Phase II (RVWRMP-II)
Project Duration: 01 Apr 2011 – 31 Jul 2016
Location: Dhakari Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to improve the quality of life and environmental conditions of rural communities.
- It focused on increasing opportunities for sustainable livelihoods in the Mid- and Far-West regions through the rational, equitable, and sustainable use of water resources at the village level.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Social mobilization activities were carried out to ensure community participation.
- User Groups (UGs) were formed and mobilized for effective project implementation.
- Support was provided for drinking water, sanitation, and irrigation schemes.
- Capacity-building activities were conducted for community members and stakeholders.
- Technical support including design and cost estimation was provided.
- Infrastructure development and project implementation activities were completed.
- Regular monitoring and reporting were conducted to ensure quality and progress.
Project Coverage Areas:
- The project was implemented in Dhakari, Hitchma, Balanta, Batalusen, Santada, Sutar, and Basti VDCs of Achham district.
5. Project Name: Literacy Nepal Program
Project Duration: 01 Mar 2013 – 15 Jul 2013
Location: Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to provide basic education to illiterate community members.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Community mobilization activities were conducted to engage target beneficiaries.
- Data collection and recording processes were carried out.
- Learning facilitation support was provided to participants.
- Regular monitoring and reporting were conducted to track progress and outcomes.
6. Project Name: Water Use Master Plan Program
Project Duration: 01 Mar 2013 – 15 Jul 2013
Location: Ramaroshan Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to prepare Water Use Master Plans (WUMPs) for eight VDCs.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Social mobilization activities were conducted to ensure community participation.
- Data collection and documentation were carried out for planning purposes.
- Orientation sessions and training programs were conducted for stakeholders and community members.
Project Coverage Areas:
- The project was implemented in Basti, Shantada, Sutar, Darna, Rishidaha, Kuntibandali, Batulasen, and Siudi VDCs of Achham district.
7. Project Name: Social Accountability for Public Finance Management
Project Duration: 01 Jun 2013 – 31 Mar 2014
Location: Ramaroshan Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to promote social accountability among local-level service providers in financial management.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Community mobilization activities were conducted to enhance participation and awareness.
- Budget literacy programs were carried out to improve understanding of public finance.
- Budget analysis activities were conducted to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
- Participatory Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS) and Public Procurement Monitoring (PPM) were implemented.
- Data collection, recording, and tabulation processes were carried out systematically.
- Regular monitoring and reporting were conducted to ensure accountability and track progress.
8. Project Name: Multi Stakeholders Forestry Program (MSFP)
Project Duration: 01 Sep 2013 – 31 Jul 2016
Location: Dhakari Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to maximize the contribution of Nepal’s forestry sector to inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction, and climate change adaptation.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Social mobilization activities were carried out to strengthen community engagement.
- Community forest management practices were promoted and supported.
- Capacity-building programs were conducted for forest user groups and community-based organizations (CBOs).
- Livelihood development activities were implemented to improve income opportunities.
- Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA) were prepared and implemented.
- Plantation activities were conducted to enhance forest coverage and sustainability.
- Entrepreneurship development initiatives were carried out to support local economic growth.
Project Coverage Areas:
- The project was implemented in Nada, Turmakhad, Ghodasain, Dhungachalna, Dhakari, Hichma, Basti, and Kuika VDCs, as well as in Ward No. 1, 2, 6, and 7 of Mangalsen Municipality in Achham district.
9. Project Name: Sustainable Agriculture Development Project (SADEP)
Project Duration: 01 Feb 2014 – 28 Feb 2017
Location: Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to contribute to improved food security and nutrition of smallholder farmers from marginalized and excluded groups in Achham and Doti districts.
- It focused on increasing agricultural productivity, improving market access, and enhancing the participation of targeted farmers and civil society stakeholders in decision-making processes and agricultural service delivery.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Appropriate agricultural technologies were transferred to farmers to enhance productivity.
- Agricultural inputs were provided to support improved farming practices.
- Linkages between farmers and market centers were promoted through farmer-managed agricultural marketing cooperatives.
- Farmers’ participation in decision-making platforms was strengthened through institutions such as cooperatives, farmer groups, Right to Food networks, and farmers’ federations operating in the project areas.
10. Project Name: Water Use Master Plan Program (WUMP)
Project Duration: 01 Apr 2016 – 30 Sep 2016
Location: Turmakhand Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to prepare Water Use Master Plans (WUMPs) for three VDCs.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Social mobilization activities were conducted to ensure community participation.
- Data collection and documentation were carried out for effective planning.
- Orientation sessions and training programs were conducted for stakeholders and community members.
Project Coverage Areas:
- The project was implemented in Turmakhad, Dhamali, and Nada VDCs of Achham district.
11. Project Name: Rural Village Water Resources Management Program Phase III (RVWRMP-III)
Project Duration: 01 Jul 2016 – 31 Jul 2019
Location: Ramaroshan Rural Municipality and Turmakhand Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The project aimed to improve the quality of life and environmental conditions of rural communities.
- It focused on increasing opportunities for sustainable rural livelihoods in the Mid- and Far-West regions through the rational, equitable, and sustainable use of water at the village level.
Major Interventions (Implemented):
- Social mobilization activities were carried out to ensure community participation.
- User Groups (UGs) were formed and mobilized effectively for project implementation.
- Support was provided for drinking water supply, sanitation, and irrigation schemes.
- Cooperative management and capacity-building activities were conducted.
- Technical support, including design and cost estimation, was provided.
- Project implementation activities were carried out in targeted communities.
- Regular monitoring and reporting were conducted to ensure quality and progress.
12. Project Name: Strengthening Community Action in Advancing Resilient Livelihood (SACAR)
Project Duration: 01 Jan 2017 – 31 Dec 2019
Location: Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural Municipality, Achham
Objectives of the Project:
- The SACAR project was implemented in all wards of Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural Municipality through 65 farmer groups.
- It aimed to improve the livelihoods of farmers by promoting agriculture-based interventions with a focus on value chain commodities such as potato, tomato, vegetables, ginger, and turmeric.
- The project strengthened institutional mechanisms such as farmer groups, cooperatives, and collection centers to channel support to poor, marginalized, and smallholder farmers.
- It focused on increasing agricultural productivity and production while improving market access through cooperatives and collection centers to enhance value chain development in the project area.
Project Implementation Structure:
- A total of 6 cooperatives, 2 collection centers, and 65 farmer groups were involved in the project.
- The activities were supported by 4 full-time staff working from field to office level for effective implementation and coordination.
- The project was successfully implemented over the period from 2017 to 2019 AD.
13. Project Name: Sustainable Use of Technology for Public Sector Accountability in Nepal (SUSASAN)
Project Duration: 01 Apr 2017 – 31 Mar 2021
Location: Sanfebagar Municipality and Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural Municipality, Achham
Project Overview:
The SUSASAN project was implemented in Achham district covering two local government units: Sanfebagar Municipality and Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural Municipality. The project was implemented by MDO Nepal with the aim of strengthening good governance and improving access to public services for poor women, girls, minority groups, ethnic communities, and socially excluded populations.
The project contributed to strengthening local governance systems by promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible service delivery among public service providers. It also focused on ensuring that citizens’ concerns and service-related issues were properly addressed at the local level.
Context and Rationale:
Before the strengthening of local government structures, citizens had limited access to public services and low awareness of accountability and transparency mechanisms. There was also weak responsibility from service providers, which reduced effective service delivery at the local level.
After the completion of elections at all levels and the establishment of local governments, governance structures began to evolve. This created new opportunities to improve local-level service delivery and responsiveness.
Project Implementation Approach and Contributions:
The SUSASAN project facilitated local governments and community structures to respond effectively to public concerns. It supported Ward Management Groups (WMGs) and other local institutions to engage in democratic decision-making processes, contributing to improved governance and community development.
The project also emphasized strengthening civil society organizations (CSOs) by building their capacity to influence and monitor public service delivery. This helped ensure that marginalized and excluded groups could access and benefit from public services more effectively.
Overall Impact:
Overall, the SUSASAN project contributed to improving the capacity of civil society organizations, strengthening local governance systems, and promoting inclusive and participatory decision-making. It helped create a more transparent, accountable, and responsive local governance environment through active citizen engagement and institutional strengthening.
14. Project Name: Participation, Inclusion and Wider CSOs’ Actions for Responsive, Transparent and Accountable Local Governance in Nepal (PARIWARTAN)
Project Start Date: 11 Aug 2019
Location: Mangalsen Municipality, Chaurpati Rural Municipality, and Panchdebal Binayak Municipality, Achham
Project Overview:
The PARIWARTAN project was a four-year program funded by the European Union and Dan Church Aid (DCA), and implemented under the management of DCA. The project was designed to enhance citizens’ participation in sub-national good governance at both local and provincial levels in Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal, within the context of the federal system.
The overall objective of the project was to increase citizens’ meaningful participation in sub-national governance in Nepal. Its specific objective was to empower citizens and their organizations to effectively engage with sub-national governments in promoting transparency and accountability in governance processes.
Context and Rationale:
Following Nepal’s transition from a centralized unitary system to a federal structure, significant powers were devolved from the federal government to local governments. This shift provided local governments with greater authority to formulate and implement policies based on local needs and priorities.
This transition created opportunities for stronger engagement between citizens and local governments and was expected to enhance good governance. It particularly aimed to benefit marginalized groups, including women, Dalits, poor households, elderly citizens, youth, and ethnic minorities.
Impacts:
The PARIWARTAN project was designed to strengthen citizen participation and improve accountability mechanisms by empowering civil society organizations and community groups. It contributed to promoting inclusive governance by ensuring that marginalized populations had a stronger voice in local decision-making processes and service delivery systems.
Overall, the project aimed to improve transparency, responsiveness, and accountability in local governance structures through active civic engagement and institutional strengthening.