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Press Release – Recent Season of Archaeological Explorations at Ramagrama and Tilaurakot- Kapilavastu Concludes
Press Release – Recent season of Archaeological explorations at Ramagrama and Tilaurakot- Kapilavastu concludes 27th November 2019 The Department of Archaeology (Government of Nepal), the Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University’s UNESCO Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage have concluded a season of collaborative field activities at Ramagrama and Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, both on the Government of Nepal’s list of Tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The fieldwork at Ramagrama was sponsored by the Oriental Cultural Heritage Sites Protection Alliance, with the support of UNESCO Kathmandu, has made new archaeological discoveries within the vicinity of this internationally significant pilgrimage site, believed to be the only original unopened stupa to house the Gautama Buddha’s relics. While earlier investigations identified a large monastic complex and brick-edged tank close to the stupa, our new geophysical survey, fieldwalking and auger core surveys have identified additional traces of heritage below the ground. These include the presence of brick structures across the old river loop to south, monuments which require further investigation and protection from unchecked and rapid development close to the site. The team of national and international experts are guiding the site’s expanded protection by updating their provisional an Archaeological Risk Map for Ramagrama. This will identify areas where there is minimal risk to archaeological heritage and those areas that are most threatened by potential development. The Archaeological Risk Map well help to assist site managers, planners and government authorities to protect the site’s vulnerable heritage, whilst also allowing for sustainable development that is of benefit to local communities in the present and the future. -
NEPAL: Preparing the Secondary Towns Integrated Urban
Technical Assistance Consultant’s Report Project Number: 36188 November 2008 NEPAL: Preparing the Secondary Towns Integrated Urban Environmental Improvement Project (Financed by the: Japan Special Fund and the Netherlands Trust Fund for the Water Financing Partnership Facility) Prepared by: Padeco Co. Ltd. in association with Metcon Consultants, Nepal Tokyo, Japan For Department of Urban Development and Building Construction This consultant’s report does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB or the Government concerned, and ADB and the Government cannot be held liable for its contents. (For project preparatory technical assistance: All the views expressed herein may not be incorporated into the proposed project’s design. TA 7182-NEP PREPARING THE SECONDARY TOWNS INTEGRATED URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Volume 1: MAIN REPORT in association with KNOWLEDGE SUMMARY 1 The Government and the Asian Development Bank agreed to prepare the Secondary Towns Integrated Urban Environmental Improvement Project (STIUEIP). They agreed that STIUEIP should support the goal of improved quality of life and higher economic growth in secondary towns of Nepal. The outcome of the project preparation work is a report in 19 volumes. 2 This first volume explains the rationale for the project and the selection of three towns for the project. The rationale for STIUEIP is the rapid growth of towns outside the Kathmandu valley, the service deficiencies in these towns, the deteriorating environment in them, especially the larger urban ones, the importance of urban centers to promote development in the regions of Nepal, and the Government’s commitments to devolution and inclusive development. 3 STIUEIP will support the objectives of the National Urban Policy: to develop regional economic centres, to create clean, safe and developed urban environments, and to improve urban management capacity. -
Archaeological Investigations at Tilaurakot
Archaeological Investigations at Tilaurakot Prof Robin Coningham Durham University History of Archaeological Research at Tilaurakot Tilaurakot – P.C. Mukherji 1899 Tilaurakot – P.C. Mukherji 1899 Tilaurakot – Debala Mitra 1962 ‘Ancient Structural Complex’ Rissho University 1968 Tilaurakot – B.K. Rijal Tilaurakot – T.N. Mishra UNESCO Mission 1999 Current Archaeological Activities at Tilaurakot: 2012 - 2016 Tilaurakot Environs Project 2012-2013 Excavations at Lohasariya -2012 High density of slag in upper contexts Trench S, facing Tilaurakot’s southern Local monitoring committee closely involved ramparts throughout Re-excavating the Northern Rampart - 2013 Debala Mitra’s 1962 excavation Trench Re-excavating the Northern Rampart - 2013 Re-excavating the Northern Rampart - 2013 Re-excavating the Northern Rampart - 2013 Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha Project to Strengthen the Conservation and Management of Lumbini : Phase II: Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu Tilaurakot Research Questions A number of key research questions have arisen concerning the site of Tilaurakot, particularly relating to the impact of the urban centre on the landscape, as well as the date and function of the city itself. Our key research questions are: • What was the urban morphology of the site, and how has this changed over time? Was the city designed along the lines of Early Historic urban planning as dictated in the Arthasastra, or is there a more localised and organic development of the site? • What date are the structures inside the city, and in particular what -
Endline Study Sakcham - III Project
Endline Study Sakcham - III Project Endline Evaluation Report Submitted by Nepal Evaluation & Assessment Team (NEAT) Kathmandu, Nepal Submitted to CARE Nepal February, 2016 Kathmandu Endline Evaluation of Sakcham - III Project Page | 1 Table of Contents List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 3 Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................... 4 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 5 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................10 1.1 Background.................................................................................................................10 1.2 Context .......................................................................................................................11 1.3 Study Objectives .........................................................................................................13 2. Methodology ......................................................................................................................14 2.1 Study Design ..............................................................................................................14 2.2 Study Scope ...............................................................................................................17 -
Viewed Had Experienced Severe Sexual Abuse
2018 Table of Contents Unit Topic Page No. 1 Introduction 1.1 Background 2 1.1.1 Violent Sexual Crimes Against Women and Girls 2 1.1.2 Status of Woman’s Security in Nepal 3 1.1.3 Linkages with Gender Based Violence(GBV) 3 1.1.4 Nature of Sexual Violence 3 1.1.5 Nature of Interventions in Women’s Safety and Security in 3 Nepal 1.2.1 Project: Sexual Violence Risk Reduction Workshop for 4-6 Pahunch 1.3 Monitoring & Evaluation of FightBack Trainings 6-7 - Objectives - Methodology Guidelines for evidence-based MonEval 2 Self-Defense Training in Target Areas 2.1 Self-Defense Training in Dang District 8-11 - Training Event Details in Dang District - Post and impact Analysis 2.2 Self-Defense Training Event Details in Kapilvastu District 12-15 - Training Event Details in Kapilvastu District - Post and impact Analysis 2.3 Self-Defense Training Event Details in Rupandehi District 16-20 - Training Event Details in Rupandehi District - Post and impact Analysis 2.4 Self -Defense Training Event Details in Nawalparasi District 21-25 - Training Event Details in Nawalparasi District - Post and impact Analysis 2.5 Self-Defense Training Event Details in Rautahat District 26-30 - Training Event Details in Rautahat District - Post and impact Analysis 2.6 Self-Defense Training Event Details in Sarlahi District 31-35 - Training Event Details in Sarlahi District - Post and impact Analysis 2.7 Self-Defense Training Event Details in Mahottari District 36-40 - Training Event Details in Mahottari District - Post and impact Analysis 2.8 Self-Defense Training Event -
Food Insecurity and Undernutrition in Nepal
SMALL AREA ESTIMATION OF FOOD INSECURITY AND UNDERNUTRITION IN NEPAL GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL National Planning Commission Secretariat Central Bureau of Statistics SMALL AREA ESTIMATION OF FOOD INSECURITY AND UNDERNUTRITION IN NEPAL GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL National Planning Commission Secretariat Central Bureau of Statistics Acknowledgements The completion of both this and the earlier feasibility report follows extensive consultation with the National Planning Commission, Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, World Bank, and New ERA, together with members of the Statistics and Evidence for Policy, Planning and Results (SEPPR) working group from the International Development Partners Group (IDPG) and made up of people from Asian Development Bank (ADB), Department for International Development (DFID), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), WFP, and the World Bank. WFP, UNICEF and the World Bank commissioned this research. The statistical analysis has been undertaken by Professor Stephen Haslett, Systemetrics Research Associates and Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University, New Zealand and Associate Prof Geoffrey Jones, Dr. Maris Isidro and Alison Sefton of the Institute of Fundamental Sciences - Statistics, Massey University, New Zealand. We gratefully acknowledge the considerable assistance provided at all stages by the Central Bureau of Statistics. Special thanks to Bikash Bista, Rudra Suwal, Dilli Raj Joshi, Devendra Karanjit, Bed Dhakal, Lok Khatri and Pushpa Raj Paudel. See Appendix E for the full list of people consulted. First published: December 2014 Design and processed by: Print Communication, 4241355 ISBN: 978-9937-3000-976 Suggested citation: Haslett, S., Jones, G., Isidro, M., and Sefton, A. (2014) Small Area Estimation of Food Insecurity and Undernutrition in Nepal, Central Bureau of Statistics, National Planning Commissions Secretariat, World Food Programme, UNICEF and World Bank, Kathmandu, Nepal, December 2014. -
IIDS Policy Brief Socio-Economic Benefits to the Marginalized and Excluded Communities Across the Country
Poverty Reduction Strategy in Nepal: Evidence Issue # 6 from PAF Program This policy brief is based on the study conducted by the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) in Kapilvastu district of Nepal. The program has been facilitated by IIDS in the district for the past seven years with the support from Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF). The Poverty Alleviation Fund was established in 2004 with an objective to provide IIDS Policy Brief socio-economic benefits to the marginalized and excluded communities across the country. The program has been contributing towards poverty alleviation in pursuant with the long term goal of the government of Nepal. This policy brief highlights the existing status of the program, its implementation procedures, strategies adopted to alleviate poverty in one of the program districts of PAF. It also sheds light upon some lapses as well as behavioral and managerial deficiencies of PAF that have been major deterrents to materializing the objectives of PAF. Poverty Reduction Strategy in Nepal: Evidence from PAF Program Manbar S. Khadka About IIDS & Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), established in November 1990 as a non-governmental non-profit research organization, is a successor Madhu R. Maharjan to the Integrated Development Systems, or IDS (est. in 1979). The main objectives of IIDS are to contribute to more informed public policy and action by conducting empirically based policy-oriented research on Nepal’s economic INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IIDS) Mandikhatar,P.O. Box 2254, Kathmandu and social development, foster informed debate and discussion on key Tel. # 977-1-4378831/1006, Fax # 977-1-4378809 development issues facing the nation, provide training and technical assistance Email: [email protected]; Website: www.iids.org.np to governmental and non-governmental agencies in areas of Institute’s expertise, and facilitate access to and exchange of experience with institutions January 2014 within and outside the country. -
Government of Nepal Ministry of Forests and Environment Nepal
Government of Nepal Ministry of Forests and Environment Nepal Forests for Prosperity Project Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) March 8, 2020 Executive Summary 1. This Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF) has been prepared for the Forests for Prosperity (FFP) Project. The Project is implemented by the Ministry of Forest and Environment and funded by the World Bank as part of the Nepal’s Forest Investment Plan under the Forest Investment Program. The purpose of the Environmental and Social Management Framework is to provide guidance and procedures for screening and identification of expected environmental and social risks and impacts, developing management and monitoring plans to address the risks and to formulate institutional arrangements for managing these environmental and social risks under the project. 2. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve sustainable forest management1; increase benefits from forests and contribute to net Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHG) reductions in selected municipalities in provinces 2 and 5 in Nepal. The short-to medium-term outcomes are expected to increase overall forest productivity and the forest sector’s contribution to Nepal’s economic growth and sustainable development including improved incomes and job creation in rural areas and lead to reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and increased climate resilience. This will directly benefit the communities, including women and disadvantaged groups participating in Community Based Forest Management (CBFM) as well and small and medium sized entrepreneurs (and their employees) involved in forest product harvesting, sale, transport and processing. Indirect benefits are improved forest cover, environmental services and carbon capture and storage 3. The FFP Project will increase the forest area under sustainable, community-based and productive forest management and under private smallholder plantations (mainly in the Terai), resulting in increased production of wood and non-wood forest products. -
A Total Economic Valuation of Wetland Ecosystem Services: an Evidence from Jagadishpur Ramsar Site, Nepal
Hindawi Publishing Corporation e Scientific World Journal Volume 2016, Article ID 2605609, 9 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2605609 Research Article A Total Economic Valuation of Wetland Ecosystem Services: An Evidence from Jagadishpur Ramsar Site, Nepal Sony Baral,1 Bijendra Basnyat,2 Rajendra Khanal,1 and Kalyan Gauli3 1 International Union for Conservation of Nature, Kathmandu, Nepal 2Institute of Forestry, Pokhara, Nepal 3Multi Stakeholder Forestry Programme, Lalitpur, Nepal Correspondence should be addressed to Sony Baral; [email protected] Received 18 February 2016; Revised 1 August 2016; Accepted 2 August 2016 Academic Editor: Sunil Nautiyal Copyright © 2016 Sony Baral et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Wetlands are the most productive ecosystem and provide wide arrays of wetland ecosystems (goods and services) to the local communities in particular and global communities in general. However, management of the wetland often does not remain priority and recognized as the unproductive waste land mainly due to poor realization of the economic value of the wetlands. Taking this into account, the study estimated the total economic value of the Jagadishpur Reservoir taking into account direct, indirect, and nonuse value. The study prioritized six major values of the reservoir which include wetland goods consumption, tourism, irrigation, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and conservation for future use (existence and option value). The study used market and nonmarket based valuation techniques to estimate total economic value of the reservoir. Household survey, focus group discussions, and interaction with the tourism entrepreneurs and district stakeholders were carried out to collect information. -
95 Status of Brucellosis in Dairy Cattle of Kapilvastu
Nepalese Vet J. 34: 95-100 STATUS OF BRUCELLOSIS IN DAIRY CATTLE OF KAPILVASTU AND BHAKTAPUR DISTRICTS OF NEPAL B. Ghimire1, S. Thapa Chhetri2 and D. R. Khanal3* 1Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture Bioresources (ANSAB), Kathmandu 2Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan 3Animal Health Research Division, Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Lalitpur (*email: [email protected]) ABSTRACT Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that causes abortion in dairy cattle. To find out its status, serological tests were conducted, during June-July 2013, in 48 sera samples from dairy cattle (23 from Kapilvastu and 25 from Bhaktapur districts) having the recent history of abortion. Out of 48 samples 6 (12.5%) were positive on Rose Bengal Plate Test. Among 6 positive samples, 2 (8.69%) were from Kapilvastu and 4 (16%) from Bhakhtapur. Considering the positive cases of brucellosis in the dairy pocket areas and its threat of transmission to other animals and human, a suitable preventive and control measures including the regular test and segregation of sero-positive animals, effective quarantine, legislative measures and awareness programs for farmers, veterinarian, technicians and stakeholders are recommended. Keywords: abortion, brucella, cattle, rose bengal plate test, zoonosis INTRODUCTION Brucellosis is one of the most widespread bacterial zoonotic diseases of cattle, buffalo, swine, goats, sheep, dogs and human, resulting into tremendous economic losses in endemic regions. In human, it causes Malta or Mediterranean fever (Godfroid et al., 2005). It is caused by gram- negative coccobacilli of the genus Brucella that contains a group of very closely related bacteria. The first member of the group, Brucella melitensis, affects primarily sheep and goats. -
Archaeology of Buddhist Sites in Nepalese Tarai
Archaeology of Buddhist Sites in Nepalese Tarai Kosh Prasad Acharya Chief Archaeological Officer Department of Archeology NEPAL It has been a century since the discovery of three Chunar sand stone pillars erected by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in Lumbin, Kapilavastu area in Nepalese Tarai. Most important in the series is the pillar at Lumbini with the inscription testifying the authenticity of Lumbini where Lord Buddha was born. This pillar is standing in situ with the inscription engraved by Ashoka in Brahmi script and Pali language which has been translated as "king Piyadasi (Ashoka), the beloved of gods, in the twentieth year of the coronation, himself made a royal visit. Buddha Shakyamuni having been born here a stone railing was built and a stone pillar ercc1cd. The Bhagavan were born here, Lumbini village was tax freed and entitled to the eighth part only." Equally important was the discovery of another pillar at Nigalihawa. This pillar is broken into pieces and only two pieces are lying near a tank called Nigalisagar. In this pillar is the inscription engraved by Emperor Ashoka. This also in Brahmi Script and Pali language has been translated as “King Piyadasi (Ashoka) on the fourteenth year of his reign enlarged for the second time the stupa of the Buddha Kanakamuni and in the twentieth year of his reign having come in person did reverence and set up a stone pillar.” These two pillars clearly recognized two sites associated with the two mortal Buddhas of Bhadrakalpa. One was the birth place of the historical Buddha – the Shakyamuni and another was the nirvana stupa of Kanakamuni Buddha. -
The Nepal Smallholder Irrigation Market Initiative (SIMI) WINROCK/IDE/CEAPRED/SAPPROS
Increasing Rural Income through Micro Irrigation & Market Integration The Nepal Smallholder Irrigation Market Initiative (SIMI) WINROCK/IDE/CEAPRED/SAPPROS USAID Cooperative Agreement No. 367-A-00-03-00116-00 Nepal SIMI Annual (Fourth Quarter) Performance Report 2005 July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005 (F.Y. 2004/5) Nepal SIMI Performance Report No. 8 Mailing Address GPO 8975, EPC 2560, Bakhundol, Lalitpur Tel: (977-1) 5535565 Fax: 5520846 E-mail: [email protected] Table of Contents 1.0 Background…………………………………………………………………………..1 1.1 SIMI goals………………………………………………………………………...2 1.2 Partners…………………………………………………………………………...2 2.0 Expected Results (Output or Indicators)……...……………………………………3 3.0 SIMI Indicator Target Performance………..……………………………….……..3 3.1 Activities………………………………………………………………………..5 3.1.1 Program Mobilization…………………………………………………5 3.1.2 Supply Chain Development……………………………………………5 3.1.3 Social Marketing……………………………………………………….7 3.1.4 Market Development…………………………………………………..7 3.1.5 Collaborative Partnerships and Linkages with Government……….8 3.1.6 Water Source Development…………………………………………...8 3.1.7 Gender Program……………………………………………………….8 3.1.8 Monitoring and Evaluation……………………………………………9 3.1.9 Success Stories………………………………………………………...10 3.1.10 Component wise Highlighted Program……………………………...18 3.2 Activities Planned for the Next Three Months……………………………...30 4.0 Statement of Work………………………………………………………………….31 5.0 Administrative Information………………………………………………………..31 6.0 Financial Information………………………………………………………………33 Annex A Nepal SIMI Project Areas…………………………………………………...34