Benificiaries M/F: 535 / 653 Municipalities: 1 Households: 1188
Benificiaries M/F: 778 / 634 Municipalities: 4 Households: 1412
Benificiaries M/F: 679 / 815 Municipalities: 6 Households: 1494
Benificiaries M/F: 482 / 293 Municipalities: 5 Households: 775
Benificiaries M/F: 236 / 243 Municipalities: 2 Households: 479
Benificiaries M/F: 671 / 469 Municipalities: 1 Households: 1140
Benificiaries M/F: 338 / 173 Municipalities: 2 Households: 511
Benificiaries M/F: 595 / 719 Municipalities: 6 Households: 1314
Benificiaries M/F: 510 / 500 Municipalities: 7 Households: 1010
Benificiaries M/F: 668 / 369 Municipalities: 6 Households: 1037
Benificiaries M/F: 192 / 118 Municipalities: 1 Households: 310
Benificiaries M/F: 414 / 303 Municipalities: 2 Households: 717
Benificiaries M/F: 473 / 271 Municipalities: 3 Households: 744
Benificiaries M/F: 285 / 196 Municipalities: 3 Households: 481
Benificiaries M/F: 397 / 139 Municipalities: 3 Households: 536
Benificiaries M/F: 89 / 260 Municipalities: 3 Households: 349
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ROJECT LOCATION |
16 districts of Five provinces in Nepal |
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PROGRAM STAFF |
34 |
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SUPPORT STAFF |
15 |
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NAME OF CLIENT/DONOR |
USAID |
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START DATE (Month/Year) |
Sep 06, 2023 |
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COMPLETION DATE (Month/Year) |
March 14, 2028 |
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APPROX. VALUE OF SERVICES |
NPR 593,185,633 ($4,524,094) |
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ZOI / DISTRICTS COVERED |
Sudurpaschim province: Dadeldhura, Kanchanpur and Kailali districts Karnali province: Surkhet district Lumbini province: Banke, Bardia, Dang, Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, Nawalparasi Paschim and Palpa districts Bagmati province: Chitwan, Makwanpur, Dhading districts Madhesh province: Parsa and Bara districts |
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NAME OF ASSOCIATION FIRM |
Winrock International (Lead) |
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NAME OF THE FOCAL PERSON AT CEAPRED HEADQUARTER |
Mr. Keshab Datta Joshi, Sr. Program Advisor |
The Agricultural Inputs Activity was a five-year USAID-funded initiative in Nepal implemented through a consortium led by Winrock International, with the Centre for Environmental and Agricultural Policy Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED) as a consortium partner, along with other partners. The activity aimed to improve the availability, accessibility, affordability, and effective use of agricultural inputs and technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of Nepal’s agricultural sector.
The activity was implemented across 16 districts in six provinces, covering the USAID Feed the Future (FTF) Zone of Influence, and aimed to benefit approximately 200,000 farmers. It engaged lead firms, agrovets, input suppliers, local machinery service providers, Government of Nepal extension and technical personnel, and farmers to strengthen agricultural input supply chains, improve market system efficiency, and create a more enabling environment for sustainable agricultural development. Particular emphasis was placed on ensuring that women, youth, and members of marginalized groups could equitably access and benefit from improved agricultural inputs, services, technologies, and market opportunities.
The activity focused on four priority results: improving demand- and supply-responsive and financially viable seed systems; strengthening soil fertility management and fertilizer distribution systems; improving climate-adaptive and sustainable irrigation management; and enhancing agricultural mechanization. These interventions were implemented with a focus on four key commodity value chains: rice, maize, lentils, and vegetables.
The Agricultural Inputs Activity contributed to strengthening Nepal’s agricultural input systems and market linkages by promoting improved access to quality inputs and appropriate agricultural technologies, strengthening the capacity of market actors and service providers, and supporting more efficient and inclusive input supply systems. The activity also generated practical lessons and strengthened collaboration among private-sector actors, government institutions, farmers, and development partners, contributing to a more competitive, resilient, and inclusive agricultural sector.
Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED)
