Projects

2011

1. Support to the Implementation of Nepal's National Master Plan on the Elimination of Child Labour

   01 July 2011

2010

1. Green Jobs in Asia - Nepal

   01 December 2010

   The priority of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Nepal is "the generation of productive employment for building sustained peace". The project on Green Jobs under the Australian Government - ILO Partnership Agreement 2010-2015 aims to assist a limited number of countries, including Nepal in shifting to a low-carbon, environment-friendly economy that helps accelerate the jobs recovery and employment creation, reduce social gaps, support development goals and realize decent work.

2009

1. Protection of Nepalese Migrant Workers from Forced Labour and Human Trafficking through Better Regulation and Monitoring of Private Recruitment Agencies

   01 September 2009

   The project aims to prevent forced labour and trafficking and to protect the rights of migrant workers. It will enhance the regulation and functioning of private employment agencies, strengthen the capacity of key institutions to ensure effective implementation of legislation and raise awareness among potential migrants of the risks of trafficking and how to avoid them.

2. Jobs for Peace: 12,500 Youth Employed and Empowered through an Integrated Approach

   01 March 2009

   The project aims to help 12,500 young women and men in self-employment and paid employment in agriculture, off-farm and non-farm activities, through an integrated approach which combines: i) development of community infrastructure; ii) training-cum-production; iii) entrepreneurship development; and iv) empowerment of youth groups; v) cooperatives; vi) access to financial services; and vii) a trust fund for youth-led activities.

3. ILO ACT/EMP Norway and Netherlands Projects in Nepal

   01 January 2009

   In close partnership with the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), ACT/EMP has recently launched two projects in Nepal: (1) Youth Employment and Social Dialogue funded by Norway, and (2) Mainstreaming Tripartism and Product Development for Employers' Organizations, funded by the Netherlands. The primary objectives of these projects are to enhance FNCCI's capacity in implementing various activities related to Decent Work Country Programme for Nepal.

2008

1. Skills Enhancement for Employment Project (SEEP)

   01 December 2008

   The project is conceptualized under the principles of community based training which promotes income generation and local economic development of disadvantaged groups like Dalits, women, Janajatis. The project is being implemented in five districts -Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Bajhang, and Darchula of Far Western Region of Nepal.

2. Promotion of Indigenous Peoples' Rights in the Constitution Making and State-reform Process in Nepal

   22 October 2008

   The project aims to support meaningful consultation and participation of indigenous peoples’ organizations in the constitution-making process, and to strengthen the capacity of key policy making institutions to integrate ILO Convention No. 169 in the state-reform process. Nepal ratified Convention No. 169 in September 2007, only the second country in Asia and the Pacific Region.

3. Employment Creation for People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLHIV)

   01 October 2008

   In Nepal the estimated HIV positive in the country, according to UNAIDS is 72,000-75,000. If we analyze the reported data of about 9,000 HIV positive, approximately 94 per cent belong to the productive age group of 15-49. The HIV programmes should effort therefore focus on ensuring continuation of job after the identification of HIV status as well as creation of employment opportunities for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) who are unemployed for various reasons.

4. Opening a New Front in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS: Prevention for Migrant Workers

   01 October 2008

   A major AIDS epidemic in Nepal can only be prevented through a strategic response targeting those population groups who are particularly at risk and vulnerable to HIV. In line with the priorities set out in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for 2006-2011, it is therefore crucially important to enhance HIV prevention efforts among migrant workers.

5. Nepal Labour Force Survey (II)

   02 June 2008

   The 2nd Nepal Labour Force Survey is conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics, with the technical assistance from ILO and financial support from UNDP. The survey covers the basic system of labour statistics according to the ILO standards, including employment, unemployment and underemployment and their associated characteristics. The survey results will be used by Nepal, international organizations, academic society etc for policy formulation and planning.

2007

1. Employment Creation and Peace Building through Local Economic Development (EmPLED)

   01 May 2007

   Funded by the Government of Netherlands, the project focuses on: (1) building capacity for the Local Economic Development (LED) Forum members and the Ministry of Local Development to sustain and expand LED process momentum; (2) creating jobs through employment intensive infrastructure and value chain upgrading programmes; (3) encouraging entrepreneurship and a culture of enterprise.

2. ILO/ACTRAV Norway Project in Nepal

   01 January 2007

   ILO/ACTRAV launched this project in Nepal since early 2007. The primary objective of the project is to enhance the capacity of the trade unions in Nepal as well as support their participation in social dialogue at different levels.

2006

1. ILO/IPEC Project on Sustainable Elimination of Child Bonded Labour in Nepal (SECBL – II)

   01 September 2006

   The project is designed to support the bonded (child) labour among the additionally identified freed Kamaiyas and Haruwa/Charuwa system in agriculture in Nepal. It includes five districts of far and mid western Terai regions and three districts of central and eastern Terai regions. It focuses on the prevention, withdrawal and rehabilitation, including income generation and vocational training to these children and their families in Kailali and Kanchanpur, Bardia, Banke and Dang, Saptari, Siraha and Dhanusa.

2004

1. International HIV/AIDS Workplace Education Programme

   01 May 2004

   Aimed to reduce the levels of workplace stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS and the risk behaviors of workers and their family members from targeted workplaces.