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Budgeting the dream: Finance for the next generation
CGGAP conducted a comprehensive financial literacy session at Tri-Chandra College as part of the 'SkillUp: StartUp, Digital Economy and Financial Literacy' program. The session featured Adhiraj Regmi (Board Member of National Youth Council) who presented on "Future Budgeting: Finance for the Next Generation." The SkillUp program focused on equipping students with essential skills in startup development, digital economy understanding, and financial literacy. The session helped students learn the basics of budgeting, saving, and smart money habits to shape a financially secure future, emphasizing the importance of financial planning for the next generation.
Enhancing Local Governance to Achieve Effective Development Cooperation in Nepal through Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
CGGAP organized a one-day multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kathmandu on March 28, 2025, bringing together 27 participants from local government, civil society organizations, women's groups, and grassroots networks. The event focused on localizing the Effective Development Cooperation (EDC) agenda and introduced participants to EDC principles and the Fourth Monitoring Round (4MR). Through group discussions and action planning, participants identified practical strategies including participatory budgeting, regular dialogue forums, and digital engagement. The dialogue distributed printed toolkits in English and Nepali, with each participant committing to specific follow-up activities, contributing to making EDC a more grounded and actionable agenda at the local level in Nepal.
Campaign Against Shrinking Civic Space: Meet the Members of Parliament (MPs)
CGGAP organized a significant campaign against shrinking civic space on December 8, 2023, bringing together 3 Members of Parliament (MPs) with CSO representatives, students, academicians, and researchers. Esteemed leaders Hon. Pradip Paudel (Nepali Congress), Hon. Sunita Baral (CPN-UML), and Hon. Santosh Pariyar (Rashtriya Swatantra Party) led this special discussion series, ensuring balanced representation from both government and opposition parties. The event successfully facilitated open dialogue between civil society leaders, youth activists, and parliamentary representatives, addressing key challenges in civic space and exploring potential solutions. The diverse participation from NGOs, INGOs, civil society organizations, student leaders, and legal experts enriched the discourse, creating an inclusive environment for constructive conversation between CSOs and political representatives.
CGGAP Organized National Observatorio Workshop
CGGAP organized National Observatorio Workshop comprising development practitioners, media professionals and researchers, as it served as a capacity development initiative for civil society organizations (CSOs) and peoples' organizations. The workshop introduced the CSO Aid Observatorio Training Handbook, which aimed to increase the capacities and skills of CSOs in development cooperation work. Additionally, the workshop provided a platform for members to share best practices on CSO partnerships and exercise people's research that would directly benefit the CSO Aid Observatorio Platform. Furthermore, the objectives of the National Observatorio Workshop align with promoting awareness and transparency on the management of aid, assisting engagement of CSOs with governments and other providers, and facilitating shared learning and discourse among CSOs, policymakers, academia, media, and activists. The outputs of the Workshop, such as Activity related to the Handbook, CSO Reports to the Observatorio Platform, Deep Dives or Policy Briefs, and Policy & Advocacy Initiatives, will also be valuable for CPDE.
Advanced Project Cycle Management Workshop
Good management can't save a bad project, but poor management can easily ruin a good one. This course took project management to the next level, using real life humanitarian and development projects to dive deeper into what tools, processes, and strategies are needed to ensure the right project is delivered to the right population, on time and on budget. Over the 3-day training, the participants critically analyzed case study documents from complex projects in the sector and work through the project cycle to understand how different tools can be used in practical terms at each stage.
Management and Leadership Training
This training was designed to improve the leadership skills of humanitarians who are working in management or coordination roles. It drew on the latest research by authorities such as ministries, into the skills required to be an effective leader. Sessions combined theory with practical exercises, providing opportunities for participants to develop their skills in a controlled environment. An on-going case study was used throughout the course enabling trainees to further practice their leadership skills in realistic situations, while considering the challenges faced by senior team members in a humanitarian emergency. The training also offered participants the opportunity to reflect on their personal leadership skills and outline a personal development plan created with supportive peer coaching.
Train the trainer (ToT) workshop on "Do No Harm"
The "Do No Harm" approach is a framework for analyzing the impact of assistance on conflict. It helps practitioners to minimize the negative impacts of their interventions and maximize the positive impacts. This workshop trained participants to become trainers themselves, enabling them to teach others about the Do No Harm approach and its practical application in their work.
