Subnational Governance Program (SNGP)
Politicians, the three spheres of government, civil society and the citizenry at large need access to relevant information on federalism and opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue to deepen and sustain the reforms. This project seeks to enhance the capacity of media and academia to generate evidence-based information and foster discourse on key aspects of Nepal’s federalism, and it supports sub-national governments to engage in exchange and enhanced cooperation.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Népal |
Gouvernance
Politique du secteur publique
Médias & liberté de l’information |
01.12.2024
- 30.11.2027 |
CHF 2’000’000
|
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- The Asia Foundation (TAF)
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Politiques publiques et gestion administrative
Médias et liberté de l'information
Thème transversal Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F11470
| Contexte | Nepal has made considerable progress in implementing the constitution of 2015. Many of the foundational constitutional and elected bodies have been put in place and two full election cycles were completed. There continues to be an important legislative backlog to adapt a wide body of acts to the changing requirements of the federal constitution. Similarly, administrative federalism and fiscal federalism have progressed slowly. Frequent changes in federal and provincial governments have slowed the progression of needed reforms. The absence of formal inter-provincial mechanisms for cooperation, along with a lack of (especially) provincial data and evidence to set policy priorities and address constituency needs, negatively affects public sector performance. As the inter-play of the three spheres of government in Nepal is in the process of being clarified, there is mounting debate, including criticisms, from political actors who wish implementation of the constitution to proceed faster as well as from those opposed to federalism. This debate could benefit from more involvement of academia, media and civil society and a focus on evidence. |
| Objectifs | Promote an enabling environment for a stable, effective, and inclusive subnational government in Nepal that addresses the health and economic security of all, including women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups. |
| Groupes cibles | The project targets academia, media and (primarily provincial) government officials as well as civil society organisations. |
| Effets à moyen terme |
Outcome 1: Strengthened systems and mechanisms for intergovernmental coordination and dispute resolution across the three tiers of government. Outcome 2: Selected local governments have more inclusive and evidence-based policies and plans toward improved access to public health services. Outcome 3: Selected subnational governments (Provincial and Local Governments) formulate and implement inclusive and evidence-based economic policies and plans. Outcome 4: Subnational policies, programs, and service delivery are inclusive, equitable, and respond to the needs of women and marginalized constituencies. Outcome 5: Selected subnational governments incorporate climate change considerations into their prioritized policies, plans, and programs. SDC will contribute to Outcome 1 with an emphasis on fostering evidence based federalism discourse (FFD). |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Key Outputs for Outcome 1: 1.1: Dispute resolution systems and mechanisms are operational across the three tiers of government 1.2: Increased clarity on roles and functions across the three tiers of government 1.2.1: Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), academia and media promote evidence- based federalism discourse at the federal, provincial and local level (SDC contribution) 1.3: Intergovernmental coordination mechanisms are operational across the three tiers of government 1.3.1 Provincial governments promote horizontal intergovernmental collaboration in the spirit of the constitution (SDC contribution) Principaux résultats antérieurs: SNGP Phase I was launched in 2017 as a partnership between Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and The Asia Foundation to support Nepal transition to a federal governance system. The project is now in its second phase of implementation since April 2022. - A Mid-term Review (MTR) of the second phase in September 2024 highlighted the importance of continued support to evidence-based discourse on federalism and strengthen systems and mechanims for inter-governemental relation and coordination. Detailed learnings and insights are presented in the MTR which is available publicly. - 46 knowledge products published on federalism and subnational governance issues - 45 policy dialogues conducted to promote functional clarity and improve intergovernmental relations - 311 forums supported for intergovernmental coordination for policy deliberations - Engaged with more than 60 local CSOs, research, media, public and private institutions - Technical support to 111 subnational policies and procedures on health, economy, climate and inter-governemental coordination. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | SNGP complements Switzerland’s engagement in the Federal State-building domain, particularly the Provincial and Local Governance Support Programme (PLGSP) and the Public Finance Management MDTF managed by World Bank. Through the Swiss engagement, SNGP will be in a better position to share lessons from sub-national governments. |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 2’000’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 950’000 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 9’800’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 2’000’000 |
| Phases du projet | Phase 1 01.12.2024 - 30.11.2027 (Phase en cours) |
