International Development Grant

Agricultural Micro-Enterprise Development

Project Number: CA-3-A035202001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Nepal 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $1,200,000.00

Start Date: March 28, 2011

End Date: October 10, 2013

Duration: 2.5 years

Project Description

The project aims to reduce poverty through agriculture-based micro-enterprise development for men and women from poor socially excluded and marginalized groups in 18 districts of Nepal. Potential entrepreneurs are trained in business management and provided with the necessary skills and tools to enable them to improve their productivity and more effectively market their produce. At the same time the project works with the government to improve policies to create a more conducive environment for agro-based micro-enterprise development.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
OGM Indo-Pacific

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Agricultural development 100%

Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Environmental sustainability (cross-cutting)
Level 1 Participatory development and good governance
Level 1 Youth Issues
Level 1 Indigenous Issues
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2010-04-01 to 2011-03-31 $1,200,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-A035202001