- Basic Info
- Contact
- Work & Expertise
- Current Commitment
- Past Commitment
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Basic Information
Organization Name:
NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN)Organization Regions:
- Asia/Pacific
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Organization Country Location:
Nepal -
Organization City/Locality:
Kathmandu
Organization mission and work description:
NFN envisions building an inclusive, democratic, prosperous and peaceful society by promoting dynamic and vibrant civil society in entire governance system and practices in the country.
Organization's Contacts
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Primary Contact Name:
Mr. Hum Bhandari -
Primary Contact Title:
Executive Director
Additional Contacts Names:
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Additional representative #1:
Arjun Bhattarai -
Additional representative #2:
Jit Ram Lama -
Additional representative #3:
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Additional representative #4:
OUR INTERNATIONAL COALITION IS MADE UP OF MORE THAN 400 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
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WHO ARE TAP'S MEMBERS?Organization's Work & Expertise
Organization's SGD16 Expertise:
- 16.1 - Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
- 16.2 - End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
- 16.3 - Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
- 16.5 - Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
- 16.6 - Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
- 16.7 - Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
- 16.9 - By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
- 16.a - Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
- 16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
Organization's Areas of Expertise:
- Global/UN Engagement & Advocacy
- Accountability for the 2030 Agenda
- Policy Analysis & Advocacy
- Spotlight Reporting
- SDG Data and Indicators
- Public mobilization & Campaigns
- HLPF and UN Development System Reform
- Indigenous Peoples
- Gender Equality
- Children & Youth
- Capacity building/CSO training & education
Current Commitment to SDG16+
Summary of commitment:
NFN will continue localization of SDGs; national and local review of SDGs, building awareness and capacity of the civil society and local governments on SDGs, national and international advocacy and engagement in the agenda that a common concern to civil society.
Organization's priorities and work in relation to commitment:
The objectives are to: lead and play the role of vibrant and effective CSO platform in Nepal and contribute to the achievement of SDGs by making sure that leaving no behind is realized. This will be done through awareness building; information, communication and knowledge management; capacity building of CSOs, NGOs and local governments; strengthening partnership by emphasizing CSO roles; publication of review reports from CSO perspective; advocacy and campaigning; and engagement at the national, regional and international platforms.
Organization's work related to TAP network's SGD16+ work & accountability for 2030 Agenda:
Among the SDGs and related targets, NFN basically focuses on SDG 16+ and transparency and accountability for the same. We have been regularly involved with TAP Network to support, learn and advance the agenda at the national level.
Plan on engaging in TAP's work as a Partner:
- Regional Engagement Platforms and/or Regional Focal Point
- Thematic Working Groups
- Interest in leadership/coordination opportunities within the TAP Network
- Exploring partnerships with like-minded organizations
- Global engagement via the UN and other opportunities
- Exploring opportunities for hosting TAP Network national or regional-level capacity building activities
Reports on Organization's Past Commitments
NFN has been mobilizing Nepal SDGs Forum, a national open platform of CSOs working on SDGs, from national to the subnational level. Preparation of voluntary national report from civil society perspective has continued every year. A dedicated website for knowledge management relating SDGs in Nepal has been developed and maintained. For more information: https://nepalsdgforum.org