Government allocated 1.09 billion budget to boost micro enterprises

Jul 19, 2018-The government will spend Rs1.09 billion in 2018-19 to promote micro-enterprises across the country. The plan is a continuation of the previous Micro-Enterprise Development Programme (M

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MEDEP to be enforced as MEDPA from August

One of the most successful entrepreneurship development initiatives of the government, the Micro-enterprise Development Programme (MEDEP) is being implemented as the Micro-Enterprise Development for

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Chitra Kali metamorphoses from micro-entrepreneur to a millionaire

Asking her fellow women to prepare for a meeting, Chitra Kali instructs the weavers opposite her house on knitting patterns. She was also preparing food for a couple of guests in her small eatery-cu

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Vacancy Announcement

UNDP is seeking qualified, experienced, dedicated and result oriented candidate for MEDPA-TA for the following positions: Position: Micro Enterprise Development Officer Level: SB 4 Peg I Number o

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Enterprises Enterprises

Agro and Forest Based Enterprise Argo and Forest Based Enterprise

Service Based Enterprise Service based enterprise are based on the service provided to the customer. Some of the service based enterprises are Store and Mart, Workshop, Consultancy, Cleaning and so on.

Sangharsa Success Stories

Rita Bogati, Sindhuli

Rita Bogati is well-known figure in Sindhuli, Province 3 Nepal. She is40years old, active member of National Micro Entrepreneurs' Federation Nepal (NMEFEN) leads provincial Micro-Entrepreneurs' Group

Micro Entrepreneur of Darchula

A carpet-making enterprise started by 25 women in Darchula supported by UNDP has proven their ticket to improved livelihoods, strengthened confidence and the preservation of an age-old craft Darchula

Muna Odh Successful Micro Enterpreneur

Starting an enterprise has not only given MunaOdh a lifeline out of poverty, but also hardened her resolve to help others from the Dalit community in her area break free of the rigid hold of the caste

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Micro-Enterprise Development Programme (MEDEP) was implemented to support the poorest of the poor through enterprise development since 1998 in partnership with the Government of Nepal (GoN), the Australian Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The programme produced successful results in employment generation, and poverty alleviation through entrepreneurship development in its 20 years lifespan.