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Nepal hosts one of the world’s most important ecosystems — the Himalaya. For half a decade, at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH we have been collaborating with local partners to protect this invaluable region by advancing healthcare, expanding clean energy access, and fostering sustainable economic development. These efforts not only transform lives in Nepal but also have a significant value for Europe and Germany.     Earlier this year, I had the privilege to visit our colleagues and several projects to learn more about the progress in health, energy, sustainable mobility, and economic development to which we contributed together with our partners. In collaboration with Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population, we are working to strengthen the health system, ensuring it benefits every citizen, especially during crises. With the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH's support, over 8 million people have enrolled in the National Health Insurance Programme, providing more than 4.6 million individuals with better access to healthcare. This is a remarkable step towards equitable healthcare for all.     One inspiring example of driving positive change is Dr. Meena Kunwar Joshi, an ophthalmologist and deputy director of the Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital. Together with GIZ, she revolutionised the hospital’s waste management system, turning it into a modern learning centre for safe and sustainable practices.     Find out why proper waste management is crucial for health care facilities and check out #akzente’s three questions interview with Dr. Meena Kunwar Joshi: https://lnkd.in/etBhQ--E

Check out our latest publication: Mapping for Impact: District Prioritization Strategy for SRH Interventions in Sri Lanka. https://bit.ly/3VSHc9E Suchira Suranga

NEW HEALTH FACILITY FOR MOTU KOITA The Metoreia Urban Health Centre in Hanuabada village, Port Moresby, was officially opened yesterday by Prime Minister James Marape and the High Commissioner for Australia to PNG, His Excellency John Feakes. The Australian funded centre, costing over K50 million, will operate as a level three hospital with some level four functions. Read more:https://lnkd.in/gNbipG83 #EMTVOnline #EMTVNews

📢On September 4, 2024, SVRI gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal, with SVRI grantees and other stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in turning research on violence against women and children into practical solutions. 🌟This new blogpost written by Priti Prabhughate and Morma Moremi summarizes what SVRI, local researchers, practitioners, and government officials discussed to strengthen Nepal’s evidence ecosystem. The main takeaways of the meeting were : 🔎 Researchers in Nepal face limited resources and we need to invest in local researchers’ capacity. 🔎 Building skills, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration are essential for impactful change. 🔎 It’s critical to ensure the practical use of the evidence by making research accessible to NGOs and the government. 🚀 By coming together to address these issues, we can make meaningful progress in preventing and responding to VAC & VAW in Nepal and the South Asian region. ➡️ Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gfJFachw #SVRIGrant #EndViolence #VAW #VAC #NepalResearch #EvidenceForChange #ResearchImpact

*Nepal Vision 2100 (BS)* Nepal urgently needs a reset of its economy, grounded in its unalterable geography, evolving geopolitical realities, and pragmatic aspirations. The long-term vision set by the Government in its 15th Development Plan is neither implementable nor achievable. Unfortunately, policymakers and their inner circles, including their intellectual loyalists, seem disconnected from the challenges our country faces. Those at the helm are blinded by misguided beliefs and lack the competence to set the right vision and see it through. Donor agencies are similarly confined to their own limited perspectives and imported idealism. The innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that should drive the private sector are glaringly absent. In response to these challenges, IIDS, as a leading independent think tank in Nepal, has taken on the monumental task of crafting a Vision for Nepal to be realized by BS 2100 through informed policy choices. We invite you to join in this transformative journey to develop and advance Nepal. #Nepal@2100 #SR2.0 #IIDSPolicyConclave2024 https://lnkd.in/gze-M9E3

🚜We have joined hands with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco to improve rural infrastructure.   As of end December 2023, under Plan Maroc Vert, (Green Morocco Plan) , the Stratégie sectorielle de Santé (Health Sector Strategy) and the National Program for Rural Roads in Morocco, IsDB has planted 15,500 ha of land with crops, laid 223 km of rural roads enhancing connectivity and access to essential services for rural communities.   This infrastructure development also includes the construction of two hospitals (still ongoing) and 21rural dispensaries (already completed), ensuring healthcare services are accessible to everyone.   Additionally, a $3.5 million microfinance line supports rural entrepreneurs and small businesses, empowering them to drive their own economic and social progress.   The long-standing partnership between IsDB and Morocco exemplifies successful Global South-South cooperation. IsDB is a proud co-financier of development projects in the Kingdom of Morocco and will continue to join hand with the Government in remarkable strides to reduce poverty and foster sustainable development among vulnerable communities.   IsDB is committed to maintaining and strengthening this partnership, ensuring that collaborative efforts continue to foster inclusive growth and sustainable development. #IsDB #SustainableDevelopment #Morocco #Agriculture #WaterSecurity #RuralDevelopment #Healthcare #Infrastructure #PovertyReduction #GlobalSouth

🏥 DT Global Celebrates the Opening of Metoreia Urban Health Centre in Papua New Guinea! ✂️ Officiated by PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape, Health Minister Elias Kapavore, and Australian High Commissioner John Feakes, the event welcomed hundreds from Motu Koita communities. 🩺 Built under Australia's AUD17.5M Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP), managed by DT Global, the centre will serve 40,000 locals with maternal, women’s, and children’s health services, dental care, TB management, pathology, and more. 🍃 Constructed to Australian standards, the centre ensures sustainability and lasting impact for generations. 👉 For more on ESIP: https://ow.ly/2Vrw30sIzOH #IWork4DTGlobal #WeAreDTGlobal #PNG #Australia #Partnership #HealthCentre #InternationalDevelopment

Nepal has made tremendous success in formulating diverse policies related to the health and well being of people. However the implementation of these policies is quite difficult due to various factors such as resource constraints, infrastructure limitations, geographic challenges, and political dynamics. Due to various reasons translating these policies into effective action on the ground is challenging. We need to look for ways to improve the implementation of these health policies in Nepal, efforts need to be centralized to address these challenges through targeted investments in healthcare infrastructure, workforce development, sustainable financing mechanisms, and community engagement. Additionally, fostering political stability and consensus on healthcare priorities can help ensure continuity and effectiveness in policy implementation. #healthpolicies #implementation #challenges #goodgovernance

#Lifestyle The Metoreia Urban Health Centre in Hanuabada village boosting well-equipped facilities officially opened yesterday (November 20). The level 3 health facility will serve around 40,000 people from the neighbouring Motu Koita villages and Port Moresby city residents. Read more: https://ow.ly/1wkU50Ubqom #MetoreiaHealthCentre #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANNews