Sudridh-NURP Valentina Girotto UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

NURP with Prakriti Resources Centre is supporting to build an #actionable GRID-oriented plan for a more #liveable Janakpurdham. Today, NURP met with key municipal #stakeholders, including the leadership, the private sector, ward chairs & the Federal Plan Implementation Unit. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

As a rapid assessment of the urban & social context - a vital step in building an actionable #GRIDoriented plan for a liveable JSMC,NURP & Prakriti Resources Centre met with representatives from #civilsociety,#media & the Transportation Infrastructure Directorate of Madhesh Province. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

An orientation session on the legal process and compliance of BES/IEE guideline for #infrastructure projects was held in JSMC. In attendance of Deputy Mayor, Ward Chairs and other municipal officials, the guideline was discussed to be forwarded for review & #approval. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

Cycle City Pokhara (CCP) has recently launched a video on Pokhara's Lake-to-Lake Cycle Route, providing visual aid & in-depth information on the route for cycle enthusiasts and tourists alike. Watch the video here and visit the CCP website for more info. youtube.com/watch?v=-SV6Y7…

Read more about the NURP-supported Mithila Circuit Mayors' Conference which was held in Janakpurdham on April 18: UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 ekantipur.com/pradesh-2/2023…

GRID Screening Checklist is a tool to support GRID-aligned infrastructure by identifying key risks for projects around #disaster & #inclusion, helping to develop measures that build #resilience. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 Read more on the checklist and download for use: sudridh-nurp.com/grid-screening…

"Through years of #rapportbuilding in MCs and engagement with #privatesector and government entities, NURP supports to select #investibleprojects." Read the Story of Change on NURP's #collaboration for #investments in GRID infrastructure in this new blog: sudridh-nurp.com/bridging-the-g…

Interaction event on 'GRID Aligned Local Level Planning' was held in Butwal last week. In a reflective session, representatives from Tansen Municipality shared their learnings on #planning, program and #budgetformulation and #implementation with Butwal municipality. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

Last week ⁦Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office⁩ internal audit team were in town, and I joined them to see the benefits of temporary housing built by ⁦Start Fund Nepal⁩, and discussed urban & infrastructure development with the Mayor of Janakpur ⁦⁦Sudridh-NURP⁩ ⁦UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵⁩

Sustainability is an increasingly important consideration for destination management. My ICF colleague shares how we support DMOs & governments to establish offerings & action plans that benefit visitors, local communities & the environment. bit.ly/3O0LbwB

Today marks the beginning of the 4-day training on Public-Private Partnership Project Development held at Local Development Training Academy. Sudridh-NURP is organising and facilitating the event with the support from सङ्‌घीय मामिला तथा सामान्य प्रशासन मन्त्रालय MoUD Office of the Investment Board Nepal🇳🇵 TDF & Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 #PPP

Day 3 of #PPP Project Development Training leaned more on the technical aspect of PPP project development with sessions on #ToR development, & #technical, #economic & #financial feasibility studies, with group discussions and tasks for a more practical participation. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

Very pleased to attend #IBN’s 12th anniversary celebration! OIBN plays a crucial role in supporting Nepal’s growth, as #PPP can help bridge the financing gap to deliver #green, #resilient, and #inclusive infrastructure. Proud of our partnership Sudridh-NURP UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

The final day of the PPP Project Development Training ended with sessions on Project #Preparation, #Selection & #Appraisal, as well as on #GreenFinance & #Green, #Resilient, #Inclusive Development with an exercise on assessing a project through #GRIDchecklist. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

Today, with our support, an Interaction Programme on Local Business Promotion was organised in Pokhara. Agenda was to #reorient the municipal, ward representatives & private sector to #activate the Public-Private Dialogue Forums through the Business Promotion Centre. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

Yesterday, Sudridh-NURP, Town Development Fund (TDF), Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited team met with representatives from Pokhara Metropolitan City to discuss the potential #projects under the Integrated #Tourism Master Plan (ITMP). UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

Proud to see the Green City Action Plan for Janakpurdham finally launched, with the presence of UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 H.M.A and Development Director! Concrete actions for a greener, #resilient, and #inclusive city development, contributing to Nepal’s #NDCs. #urban #ClimateAction

In his opening remarks, H.E. Ron Fenn speaks about importance of #greengrowth & #investment for both 🇳🇵🇬🇧 & future partnership between the two nations on the same UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵

Guests of today’s event launched the NURP catalogue of activities titled “Sudridh: Towards Localising Green, Resilient & Inclusive Growth”. You can download the book from NURP website. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵