State Support Programme (SSP) Nepal


Switzerland contributes to peace and stability in Nepal by supporting the country’s successful transition to federalism which is a pre-condition for enhanced economic development and prosperity. States are a critical catalyst for identity, conflict resolution and regional development in Nepal’s federal system. The programme therefore supports the State’s systems and capacities for inter-governmental cooperation, implementation and responsiveness towards citizens’ demands.

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Népal
Conflit & fragilité
Changement climatique & environnement
Governance
Autre
nothemedefined
Prévention des conflits
Production d’énergie renouvelable
Gestion des finances publiques
Secteur non spécifié
Décentralisation
Mobilisation des ressources intérieures
Politique du secteur publique
01.10.2018 - 31.07.2026
CHF  9’969’000
Contexte The implementation of the federal Constitution (2015) is not solely a technical but inherently a political negotiation process. It seeks to address the root causes of past conflicts related to poverty, social marginalization, discrimination and poor service delivery. The multi-level system of governance as envisaged by the Constitution of Nepal relies on the principles of cooperation, coordination and co-existence among the different tiers of government. Due to the ongoing and still unclear sequencing of federal implementation processes, contributing to the effective inter-governmental relations between vertical and horizontal tiers of government is essential for the consolidation and functioning of federalism. Building of inclusive institutions, governance systems and processes, often being built from zero, will be the major task and challenge for Nepal in the years to come. The risk of conflicts will remain substantial. It is therefore both a historic opportunity and obligation for development partners to support federalization in Nepal including with a strong focus on the States.
Objectifs Support the Government of Nepal to implement federalism through well-functioning, inclusive institutions and systems. 
Groupes cibles

While State 1’s 4.5 million people are the primary beneficiaries of the proposed project at the operational level, State 1’s executive, legislative and line ministry institutions will be the direct beneficiaries.

LGs will also benefit through strategic inter-governmental collaborations and adoption of natural resource sharing mechanism.

Effets à moyen terme

OUTCOME 1: State 1 government delivers equitable development and public services

OUTCOME 2: State 1 and associated LGs cooperate and coordinate with each other on selected development priorities.

OUTCOME 3: State Government and elected representatives are accountable to their constituencies.

Résultats

Principaux résultats attendus:  

Output 1.1: State 1 strengthens its capacity to perform legislative and policy making functions.

Output 1.2: State Government establishes administrative, organizational and human resource (HR) management system.

Output 1.3: State Government establishes public financial management system.

Output 1.4: State Government strengthens planning and implementation processes.

Output 2.1: State and Local Governments form strategic partnerships on selected priorities.

Output 2.2: State and Local Governments share natural resources equitably.

Output 3.1: State Assembly enhances its legislative performance and transparency.

Output 3.2: State government implements GESI sensitive transparency and civic engagement policies.


Principaux résultats antérieurs:  

17 legislations enacted so far in 2018

6% development budget absorption rate by the fifth month of the first fiscal year

No mechanisms for Transparency, Accountability, Participation) have been institutionalized yet by State 1 government

Public Accounts Committee not yet functional

State Coordination Council convened once in 2018

A periodic State Master Plan not yet prepared


Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Crédit Coopération au développement
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
Secteur privé
Institution étatique étrangère
  • National State Institute North
  • Sectreur privé étranger Sud/Est


Autres partenaires
Government of Nepal represented by the State 1 Government and an Implementing Partner selected through a public selective tendering procedure (2 Steps).
Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs SSP will be managed in broad alignment with the Provincial and Local Governance Support Programme (PLGSP), and it will facilitate coordination of SDC’s sectoral programmes in State 1. SSP will also support State 1 to coordinate other development partners that have interventions at State level.
Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF    9’969’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF    3’950’587 Budget de l'Organisation CHF    11’700’000
Phases du projet Phase 1 01.10.2018 - 31.07.2026   (Phase en cours)