Nepal Country Partnership Strategy FY 2014-2018 The World Bank Group.

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Nepal Country Partnership Strategy FY The World Bank Group

Nepal has made good progress on poverty reduction… …but vulnerability remains high, especially in rural areas Pockets of poverty are concentrated in the Western Hill regions Most of the poor are densely populated in the southern plains.

Poverty reduction has been driven by remittances… …but reducing poverty further will require faster and more sustainable growth.

Development Challenges and Opportunities  Faster, inclusive and sustained economic growth  Political stability/policy certainty as key prerequisite  Poor infrastructure as major bottleneck –Energy –Transport  Regulatory environment/financial sector stability  Agriculture as source of growth and poverty reduction  Opportunities: quality health/education and skills  Governance and management of public expenditures

WBG Country Partnership Strategy (FY14-18) Pillar 1: Increasing economic growth and competitiveness Pillar 2: Increasing inclusive growth and opportunities for shared prosperity Outcome 1.1: Increased supply of electricity, including import, and improved access to reliable and affordable electricity within Nepal Outcome 2.1: Increased agricultural productivity and commercialization Outcome 1.2: Improved transportation connectivity, internally and with India Outcome 2.2: More equitable access to education and skills development, of higher quality and relevance Outcome 1.3: Improved environment for private sector investment, including increased financial sector stability Outcome 2.3: Improved health and nutrition services, particularly for the poor and disadvantaged Outcome 2.4: More efficient and transparent social safety net system Overall Objective: to support Nepal’s aspirations for increasing economic growth through increased investments in key sectors while providing support to make growth more inclusive and to help equalize opportunities across groups and communities.

WBG Country Partnership Strategy (FY14-18) Pillar 1: Increasing economic growth and competitiveness Outcome 1.1: Increased supply of electricity, including import, and improved access to reliable and affordable electricity within Nepal Outcome 1.2: Improved transportation connectivity, internally and with India Outcome 1.3: Improved environment for private sector investment, including increased financial sector stability Pillar 1: Removing the binding constraints to private investment and growth by focusing on energy, transport, the financial sector and the enabling business environment.

WBG Country Partnership Strategy (FY14-18) Pillar 2: Increasing inclusive growth and opportunities for shared prosperity Outcome 2.1: Increased agricultural productivity and commercialization Outcome 2.2: More equitable access to education and skills development, of higher quality and relevance Outcome 2.3: Improved health and nutrition services, particularly for the poor and disadvantaged Outcome 2.4: More efficient and transparent social safety net system Pillar 2: Increasing inclusive growth and providing historically- disadvantaged Nepalis with opportunities to improve their resilience and increase their prosperity.

WBG Country Partnership Strategy (FY14-18) Cross-Cutting Dimensions  Governance –Manage public expenditure efficiently and effectively –Improve public procurement –Strengthen demand-side / social accountability  Gender  Climate Change

WBG Country Partnership Strategy (FY14-18) Implementation  Financing –IDA: $ million/year –IFC: $ million in hydropower; $20-40 million financial institutions, manufacturing, agribusiness, services –MIGA: Potential for 1-2 risk guarantees  Knowledge  Partnerships More Less

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