Nepal
Nepal is the poorest country in Asia and the 14th poorest in the
world. In addition, the poverty of some excluded ethnic groups in
Nepal is almost double the national average.
The country has undergone great political and social change. In
November 2006, a deal was struck between the government and the
Maoists ending ten years of civil war during which 13,000 people
were killed. Following constituent assembly elections in April 2008,
in which the Maoists won the largest number of seats, the monarchy
was abolished. The situation in Nepal remains fragile.
Find out more in Key facts: Nepal.
DFID’s main challenges in Nepal are:
- governance
- economic growth
- health and education.
How we've helped
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For the people of Nepal, living in the shadows of the ice-capped Himalayas, rising temperatures could bring more intense rains and catastrophic floods. DFID is helping to increase the country's resilience to these and other climate change impacts.
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Tough laws around abortion meant that, for a long time, Nepalese women seeking to terminate their pregnancies were forced to put their lives at stake and go underground. Now, with the law changed, DFID is helping to ensure that abortions take place in the right conditions.
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How one of Nepal's "untouchable" classes, the Gandarva, are using their rich musical heritage to earn a new respect across the country.
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Villagers in rural Nepal have found that, by keeping the local freshwater spring well protected, serious diseases can be kept at bay.
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