Nepal

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Senior Expert Contact

Promoting entrepreneurship through expertise - Imparting technical skills through volunteer work Through their services, Senior Expert Contact (SEC) experts provide hands-on, direct support to companies and institutions in their efforts to grow.
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Step Up – Improving labour market access for unemployed

Nepal faces enormous employment challenges that were exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Difficulties to find gainful employment for the unemployed include lack of information on jobs and business opportunities, appropriate skills and access to networks and support services such as career guidance or counselling. In addition, business support services that provide entrepreneurs with services to start, sustain and improve their businesses are weak or even missing. The project aims to address these deficiencies in the current employment ecosystem and contribute to the Government of Nepal’s efforts to increase job creation and the employability of its labour force.

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Sahaj - Nepal Agricultural Market Development Programme

In 2017, agriculture contributed around 27.04 per cent to Nepal's GDP. Agriculture is a major source of livelihood in the country. However, the agriculture sector is still in a nascent stage as far as technology and modern cultivation methods are concerned. Agriculture mainly engages smallholder farmers who continue to use traditional methods of...

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Quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training for youth (QualiTY)

Quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for Youth (QualiTY) Project aims to help Nepali youth, including those from disadvantaged groups, benefit from quality education and better employment prospects.

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Nepal Vocational Qualifications System (NVQS)

Youths entering the labour market in Nepal are compelled to remain unemployed or underemployed and work in low-pay jobs due to a lack of skills, and lack of certification and recognition of the skills they have. To provide wider opportunities and to enable Nepali youth without formal vocational training and education, and those who have gained skills through work experience to enter the labour market with recognized certificates for better employability and career path, the Government of Nepal (GoN) has initiated a National Vocational Qualifications System (NVQS) with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to be implemented.

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13.12.2024

Empowering Women and Growing Nepal's Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Industry: Satya Herbal's Journey

In 2023, the global export market for medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) was valued at around USD 216.40 billion, presenting a significant opportunity for Nepal, which boasts over 3,000 species of such plants. Nepal can tap into this market and compete globally by addressing challenges related to limited demand, knowledge gaps, and quality standard compliance. CASA’s intentional partnership with MAP processing companies like Satya Herbal to enhance competitiveness and raise industry standards goes far beyond just business growth. It’s also about positioning Nepal as a valued exporter in the MAP sector while advancing economic empowerment—especially of women in the supply chain.

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09.12.2024

Global Expertise, Local Impact - 30 Years of Senior Expert Contact Programme in Nepal

Kathmandu, 6th December 2024 — Swisscontact celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Senior Expert Contact (SEC) global programme in Nepal, reaffirming its position as a partner in Nepal’s economic development. At a milestone event held at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Swisscontact brought together industry leaders and tourism innovators to reflect on the programme’s profound impact and chart a path forward for a greener, more inclusive tourism sector.

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04.12.2024

Expanding the Cohort Two Aadhyanta Accelerator Programme

After the success of the first cohort, the Aadhyanta Accelerator Programme is entering its second cohort of business acceleration programme in Koshi Province. This second cohort saw a 160% increase in applications compared to last year, with 169 enterprises applying for the programme, 44 enterprises were women led. After a rigorous selection process, 24 businesses (4 women led) were shortlisted for the next round. The first round of induction training took place on November 14-15, 2024, where selected enterprises were introduced to the programme’s curriculum and objectives. As the programme progresses, more businesses will be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to grow, scale, and secure investment. To learn more about the success of the First Accelerator Programme visit: Sahaj Supported Acceleration Program Nets NPR 200 million Initial funding for Five Agribusinesses - News - Site.

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Country Director

Sanjay Karki

Swisscontact in Nepal

Swisscontact Nepal focuses on strengthening the competencies of people and improving their employability through upskilling and reskilling, initial vocational education and training, and labour market insertion. We engage with private sector enterprises to increase their competitiveness to achieve impact and scale. We also work towards sustainable agriculture development through commercialisation and agricultural markets development.

Swisscontact Nepal implements projects in a pragmatic way to address complex development challenges, which is participatory, inclusive, and sensitively adapted to local conditions. The approach helps in empowering local actors to develop capabilities and networks to overcome existing barriers. Addressing equal access for women and men, as well as disadvantaged groups, are critical aspects to any initiative we at Swisscontact Nepal do it in all levels.

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