Development cooperation

Photo: Kristine Storholt.

Diplomatic connections between Nepal and Norway were established 26 January 1973, but already in the 1960s Norway supported volunteer work from different organisations in the country. Read more

Photo: Kristine Storholt.

The education sector assistance is focused on supporting Nepal acheiving the Education for All (EFA) goals. Read more

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The energy sector assistance is aiming at increasing Nepal’s capacity to undertake sustainable hydro power development and to increasing electricity access in rural areas. Read more

Young boy in Far West region. 
Photo: Kristine Storholt.

Norway supports one of the world's largest decentralization programs, the Local Governance and Community Participation Program (LGCDP) in Nepal. Read more

Women in Far West region. 
Photo: Kristine Storholt.

After ten years of violent conflict replaced by a democracy process, local democracies are facing many challenges. Read more