Nepal

Vibrant cultures and a diverse landscape make Nepal a major touristic destination. Nonetheless, it continues to lag behind in terms of development, and is struggling to overcome the legacy of more than a 10-year long armed conflict. For hundreds of thousands of Nepalis, still living below the poverty line; inequality, discrimination, lack of basic services and all other factors that contributed to the conflict are still widely prevalent.

Nepal's economy is still largely agricultural, with two thirds of the workforce engaged on it —although only accounting for one third of GDP. In 2012, the country is expected to have a GDP growth of 4 per cent, a population of 31 million and GDP per capita of USD 697.

SNV opened its first Asia office in Nepal in 1980. Presently, a team of 49 national and international advisors work hand-in-hand with different local actors to bring about tangible impacts in the following four sectors:

 - Agricultural and Forest Products
 - Renewable Energy
 - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
 - Pro-poor Sustainable Tourism

 Contact Person:

Rem Neefjes, Country Director
Phone: +977 (0) 1 5523444
Fax:     +977 (0) 1 5523155
Email:  rneefjes@snvworld.org  

SNV Nepal Country Office                                                                           
Bakhundole, Lalitpur
P.O. Box 1966
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel. +977 (0) 1 5523444
Fax.  +977 (0) 1 5523155
Email.  nepal@snvworld.org