📋 Tender Overview
Project Name
Inclusive Solutions to Empower Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Groups
Project Number
57017-001
Country / Economy
Nepal
Project Status
Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
Grant
Source of Funding / Amount
Sector / Subsector
Education / Non-formal education - social protection initiatives
Finance / Inclusive finance
Gender
Some gender elements
Description
In line with ADB Strategy 2030, SARD's framework for integrating GESI in SARD operations, and Nepal's Constitution (Articles 12, 18, and 42) and 2007 Supreme Court ruling recognizing 'third gender or people who do not identify as males or females, this grant aims to contribute to addressing the following challenges faced by persons with diverse SOGIESC: (i) limited government capacity to advocate for legal reform and integrate SOGIESC issues in programs and systems; (ii) poor access to employment and basic services (e.g., health, education, information, and identity documentation services), (iii) limited organizational capacity; and (iv) lack of social acceptance and awareness of society, which has resulted in poor access to services (e.g., education, health), lack of self-esteem and confidence, and lack of visibility of persons with diverse SOGIESC. Persons with diverse SOGIESC miss out on the existing social, health and economic supports due to social stigma and lack of awareness. Also, the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan (2020-2024) of the Government of Nepal has adopted a working policy to raise awareness of families and communities and develop the capacity of key stakeholders to eliminate social discrimination against them. Its succeeding 16th Five-Year Periodic Plan (024/25- 28/29) has set a strategy of identifying, addressing, and eliminating structural barriers to development endeavors to achieve good governance, social justice, and prosperity. It aims to establish social justice in health, education, employment, and other areas. It has the vision to address gender equality, empowerment, social justice, and social inclusion in all policies and programs to leave no one behind. Its strategic plan include programs for the economic empowerment of sexual and gender minorities. This proposed project will support the fulfillment of this vision and strategy.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Impact
Build Nepal as a gender-equal nation
Inclusive development with the presence and meaningful participation of all citizens of the state
Outcome
Provision of economic, legal, education, health, and identity documentation services and opportunities to persons with diverse SOGIESC in Bagmati and selected two provinces improved.
Outputs
1.Institutional capacity of MOWCSC for pro-SOGIESC policies, programming, and monitoring strengthened
Geographical Location
Bagmati Province, Lumbini Province
