Established in April 1991, CEAPRED is a leading national developmental NGO of Nepal. It is probably the first non-governmental organization in the country to work on agricultural sector. Ever since its establishment , CEAPRED has consciously and consistently focused on sustainable poverty reduction and enhancement of food security and livelihoods of the poor, disadvantaged and deprived families, including small and marginal farmers, of rural Nepal. CEAPRED's approach to poverty reduction consists of promotion of new and better economic and livelihood opportunities at the local level and linking these opportunities to the markets.

Many things have changed since CEAPRED’s establishment nearly two and half decades ago. The social and political environments, which govern institutions and influence the overall development in Nepal, have changed. A large number of new social and political institutions have evolved and this has given rise to new expectations and new perspectives. And this has changed the broader context for development.But there are at least two things that have not changed...........................................>> View More