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Winrock International Concludes Transdisciplinary Conference 2026 under WISIONS Innovation Lab Project in Nepal
May 4, 2026On April 28, 2026, stakeholders from across Nepal’s energy ecosystem and forestry sector gathered in Kathmandu for the Transdisciplinary Conference (TDC) under the WISIONS Innovation Lab in Nepal project implemented by Winrock International in partnership with PEEDA and RECOFTC Nepal. The conference marked a significant milestone, bringing together government, private sector, development partners, banking and […]
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Winrock International and NMB Bank signs MoU
April 29, 2026On 27 April 2026, Winrock International–Nepal and NMB Bank have entered into a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the productive use of energy across Nepal. This collaboration focuses on maximizing the potential of reliable energy access by channeling it into income-generating activities and enterprise development. A […]
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Winrock International and Devyani International Nepal Sign MoU to Strengthen Skills and Employment in Hospitality Sector
January 21, 2026On 20 January 2026, Winrock International and Devyani International Nepal Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote skills development and create employment opportunities in the food and hospitality sector. Through this partnership, both organizations will collaborate on skill training, workplace-based learning, and job placement support, particularly for youth and female. Devyani […]
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Winrock International and Kumari Bank Sign Memorandum of Understanding
December 19, 2025On 12 December 2025, Winrock International has entered into an agreement (MoU) with Kumari Bank Limited to promote sustainable development through service delivery, processes, and strategic partnerships. Under this agreement, Winrock International and the bank will work together to expand access to finance for the development of entrepreneurship and financial capacity building. The collaboration aims […]
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Intergovernmental Forum Jointly Adopts New Operation Guideline
August 10, 2025How can multiple local governments work together to address shared challenges around energy, environment, and disaster resilience in Nepal’s mountain regions? A promising answer emerged last week from western Baglung. On 30 July 2025, a significant milestone was achieved under the WISIONS Innovation Lab Project, as seven local governments from Baglung and Gulmi Districts of […]
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Country Director, Winrock International Nepal Shares Innovative Market-led Business Model for Solar Water Pumps at Knowledge Forum on Inclusive Water Management in Nepal
March 17, 2023On March 17, 2023, Mr. Badri Nath Baral, the Country Director of Winrock International Nepal and the Advisory Services Lead for Nepal Renewable Energy Programme (NREP), presented on behalf of the organization at the Knowledge Forum on Accelerating Change in a Federal Nepal through Transformative Actions for Inclusive Water Management, which was held at The […]
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Country Director, Winrock International Nepal jointly unveils the Country Action Plan (CAP) developed for Transforming the Cookstoves and Fuels Market in Nepal
February 3, 2023On 2nd February 2023, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) in close collaboration with the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) and, subsequently, with the National Planning Commission (NPC) launched the development of the Country Action Plan (CAP) for Transforming the Cookstoves and Fuels Market in Nepal. Mr. Badri Nath Baral, Country Director, Winrock International Nepal, was […]
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Final Report: Efficient Electric Cooking Market Uptake in Nepal (EECMU)
March 7, 2022Winrock International in collaboration with Renewable Energy, Water Supply and Sanitation Promotion Centre (REWSSPC) has conducted a study on “Efficient Electric Cooking Market Uptake in Nepal” for Modern Energy Cooking Services Electric Cooking Outreach (MECS-ECO) program managed by Loughborough University and funded by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The overall objective of the study […]
read moreCommunities and the grid: the effectiveness of community management of local distribution systems in Nepal
February 22, 2022The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) manages its rural electricity distribution systems using two different models – a standard utility model run by the Distribution and Consumer Service business group (NEA-DCS) and a community-managed utility model run by Community Rural Electrification Entities (CREEs). An EEG-funded research project, led by Winrock International, has revealed interesting findings suggesting […]
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Working Paper: Exploring different models of electricity distribution system management
February 16, 2022This paper is a part of an ongoing study carried out by Winrock International (supported by the Energy and Economic Growth (EEG) programme under Oxford Policy Management, funded by UKAid) that proposes to examine the impact of two different systems of electricity distribution on the growth of economic enterprises in Nepal. This working paper summarises […]
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Enumerator orientation and training
December 22, 2020Event Date: 20 and 21 December 2020 Event Venue: Chandrapur-1, Rautahat Winrock International organized two-day enumerator orientation and training under Efficient Electric Cooking Uptake in Nepal funded by MECS. Winrock is implementing the project in partnership with Renewable Energy, Water Supply and Sanitation Promotion Center (REWSSPC). The objectives of the training were: To orient enumerators […]
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New Award Continues Winrock Legacy of Creating Clean Energy Markets in Nepal
June 25, 2020Winrock International has been named to lead a new initiative to accelerate clean cookstove market growth funded by the U.K.’s DFID-funded Modern Energy Cooking Services Challenge Fund at Loughborough University. Winrock has supported Nepal’s clean energy transition since the early 2000s, collaborating with both the public and private sector to create the current enabling environment […]
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