Financial Analysis of Local Governments of Nepal

IGPA conducted a study for the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) to analyze the financial status of local governments in Nepal. The study utilized data on revenue streams and expenditures from local governments (FY 2077/78 and 2078/79), and assessed revenue mobilization, evaluated internal revenue sources, identified underperforming revenue sources, and offered strategic…

Evaluation, Research and Learning Study of the Aadhyanta Accelerator Program

IGPA conducted a comprehensive evaluation, research, and learning study to assess the impact of the Aadhyanta Accelerator Program (AAP). The primary objective of AAP was to enhance the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Koshi Province, with a specific focus on agricultural value chains. The program provided participating enterprises with essential tools and expertise to support…

Investigation of the Agribusiness Sector in Province 1

IGPA, in association with Aadhyanta Fund Management, has drafted a comprehensive report for Sahaj - Nepal Agricultural Market Development Programme on the status quo of agribusiness in Nepal, specifically with an emphasis on Province No. 1, which was considered to be the nation's industrial hub and a crucial contributor to the agricultural sector, thereby signifying…

Policy Dialogue on Data-Driven Decision-Making

IGPA partnered with Facts Nepal to organise policy dialogues in three provinces of Nepal for The Asia Foundation. The Program aimed to bring together all relevant stakeholders and establish the essential role of data in policy formulation and decision-making. The Program also identified current practices in policy formulation and found opportunities for using data and…

Janakpur Literature Festival, 2023

The Janakpur Literature Festival is a celebration of the literary arts annually in the Nepalese city of Janakpur. The festival brings together a diverse range of writers, poets, scholars, and literary enthusiasts from across Nepal and beyond to engage in thought-provoking discussions, readings, and workshops. The festival also serves as a platform for emerging writers…

Data Need Assessment at Provincial Government

IGPA partnered with Facts Nepal and The Asia Foundation to assess the data needs of the provincial government in Nepal. The study aimed to understand the government's priorities and requirements for data-driven decision-making and identify gaps in data availability and accessibility. The findings will help optimise the use of data in policymaking and improve the…