Royal Norwegian Embassy and Save the Children sign new agreement

News and events // 05/02/2010 //

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu has agreed to provide a grant assistance of NOK 30 million (NRs 360,000,000 approximately) to Save the Children to implement programmes for the project period of 2010-2012. This three year project is the second phase of cooperation with the Royal Norwegian Embassy, which builds on the first phase which started in 2007 and was completed in 2009.

International Summer School at Oslo University College

News and events // 28/01/2010 //

The International Summer School at Oslo University College (OUC) will take place from June 28th to July 16th 2010. The deadline for applying is March 1st, 2010.

International Ibsen Scholarship 2010

News and events // 28/01/2010 //

Scholarship funds amount to NOK 1.000.000,- (approx. Euro 125.000,-/US Dollars 150.000,-) will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects world wide.

Nordisk beredskapsplan

Norsk // 22/01/2010 //

I samarbeid med den danske og finske ambassaden er det utarbeidet en felles nordisk beredskapsplan for danske, svenske, islandske, finske og norske borgere som oppholder seg i Nepal.

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The hill population is doing better than the Terai population

News and events // 11/01/2010 //

A recent report from the Social Inclusion Research Fund (SIRF) concludes that there was progress on various social indicators for most groups in Nepal during the conflict (1996-2006), although a traditional socio-economic ranking prevails. The hill Bahun/Chettris were still best off, while hill Dalits scored higher on most social indicator than Terai Dalits.

Celebrating Diversity: A Musical Caravan

News and events // 19/01/2010 //

A musical team representing a variety of Nepali music will tour Nepal starting on January 8, to celebrate the diverse cultures in Nepal. The program will bring local artists together across culture, politics and historical differences with common message of tolerance and peace!