Pragati Bhattarai

#SocialWorker #UNDP #all views are personal

[Pragati Bhattarai @57pragati]

Check out my latest article: बुढीगण्डकी बाढी : त्रासभन्दा तयारी, अफवाहभन्दा आधिकारिक सूचना,सतर्क रहनुपर्ने बस्ती https://t.co/KBrcP6WYfZ via @LinkedIn

[Pragati Bhattarai @57pragati]

कसैले घर गुमायो, कसैले सबैथोक।
तर केही परिवारले आफ्नै मान्छे गुमाएका छन् वा अझै खोजिरहेका छन्।
न भेटिएको छ, न अन्तिम खबर आएको छ।
त्यसैले आशा बाँकी छ, र पर्खाइ पनि। 😢💔❤️‍🩹

[Pragati Bhattarai @57pragati]

Nepal cannot keep rebuilding its way out of disaster risk - OnlineKhabar English News https://t.co/3aTVJEBVil

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

From Planning to Practice: Strengthening Participatory Local Governance

The Provincial and Local Governance Strengthening Programme (PLGSP) and UNDP’s Dhangadi Sub-Metropolitan City (DSMC) Green Transition Portfolio team jointly organized a workshop to support elected representatives and government officials to critically reflect on local planning and budgeting processes. The initiative used structured self-reflection and simulation exercises to put participatory approaches into practice.

The workshop brought together participants from DSMC and the neighboring municipalities like Punarbas, Gauriganga, Godavari, Krishnapur as well as Kailari Rural Municipality.

Blending evidence, reflection, and hands-on practice, the workshop began with insights from UNDP–PLGSP’s recent capacity assessment on local planning and budgeting. Participants then engaged in individual and group reflections to identify persistent pain points in local-level planning processes. A participatory role-play simulation enabled them to surface real constraints, test alternative approaches, and co-create practical, context-specific solutions.

Key solutions identified included:
🔹Risk- and equity-informed prioritization of local development activities
🔹Pre-consultations and more inclusive engagement of community stakeholders to agree on priorities
🔹Closing the feedback loop with communities by clearly communicating which proposals were accepted or deferred—and why—to strengthen trust, accountability, and future engagement

Participants demonstrated strong enthusiasm and creativity, reinforcing that when local leaders are equipped with the right tools, data, and safe spaces for experimentation, more inclusive and effective governance solutions emerge.

This collaboration highlights how portfolio approaches and governance strengthening can reinforce each other, turning learning into action at the local level.

#UNDPNepal #PLGSP #LocalGovernance #PortfolioApproach #ParticipatoryPlanning

[NDRRMA @NDRRMA_Nepal]

२८औं भूकम्प सुरक्षा दिवसका विभिन्न कार्यक्रमहरुमा सहभागी बनौं...
संघ, प्रदेश, स्थानीय तह, जिल्ला र समुदायस्तरमा आयोजना हुने भूकम्प सुरक्षा दिवसका विभिन्न कार्यक्रमहरुमा सहभागी भई भूकम्पीय सुरक्षाका लागि ऐक्यबद्धता व्यक्त गरौं।
#Earthquake #EarthquakeSafetyDay #भूकम्पसुरक्षादिवस

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

70 years. 60 years. One journey. One 🇺🇳.

Did you know❓#Nepal has been part of the United Nations for 70 years, beginning a long and fruitful partnership in 1955.

Ten years later, the merger of the UN Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance and the UN Special Fund led to the formation of UNDP.

Since 1965, UNDP has been part of Nepal’s development journey, partnering with the government, civil society, and communities to promote inclusive economic growth, foster democratic governance, build resilience, and advance gender equality and social inclusion.

#UNDPNepal60 tells the story of these milestones and the people behind them. Follow along as we share key moments from our shared journey.

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

Congratulations to Rt. Hon. Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, now leading the interim government! 🇳🇵

UNDP Nepal looks forward to working together in advancing inclusive governance, equity, and sustainable development in #Nepal.

[Hanaa Singer-Hamdy @SingerHanaa]

Deeply saddened by reports of loss of life & injuries during today’s demonstrations in Nepal. Heartfelt condolences to the families affected.I urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint & caution ensuring that citizens can safely & peacefully exercise their democratic rights.

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

Did you know? September marks the Constitution Day, and🇳🇵marks 10 years of federalism!!

🚨Happening Now: Gandaki Provincial Conference on Federalism & Inclusive Democracy.

Leaders & experts review lessons and chart pathways for Nepal’s federal future. #ConstitutionDayNepal
🧵👇

[EU Humanitarian Aid | Asia-Pacific 🇪🇺 @ECHO_Asia]

Every second counts when a fire breaks out! 🔥🏍️

In Nepal, the EU and @UNDP provided firefighters with training and piloted specially equipped motorcycles to reach places fire trucks can't - saving lives in narrow streets and crowded areas.

[Bikash Dash @bik_dash]

Bagmati Province is gearing up for the final Sense-making Approach workshop on Aug 20, 2025—the last in a series across 7 provinces. Key local authorities have been consulted to shape actionable solutions for local development. Stay tuned! #SenseMaking #Bagmati #LocalDevelopment

[PLGSP MOFAGA @plgspmofaga]

🚀 Gandaki Province launches its upgraded Online Monitoring System with #PLGSP support.
✅ Real-time dashboards for decision makers & citizens
✅ Multi-office tracking
✅ PDAC referral mechanism
✅ Integration with Periodic Plan
A strategic move toward data-driven #governance.

[NDRRMA @NDRRMA_Nepal]

विपद्का बेला कसलाई प्राथमिकता दिने ?
#NDRRMA #disaster #DisasterResponse

[Binda Magar @magar_binda]

After an insightful discussion with new National Programme Manager of PLGSP programme on programmetic approach, priorities, challenges and opportunities. Thank you team members. 🙏🏿
#Federalism
#InclusiveGovernance
#LNOB

[Bikash Dash @bik_dash]

Big step for inclusive governance in 🇳🇵!

PLGSP kicks off #GESI assessment led by Progress Inc., supported by @UN_Women & @UNDP. Aiming to shift power, policies & participation across provinces & LGs.

#Federalism #LeaveNoOneBehind #Nepal #InclusiveGovernance #PLGSP

[NDRRMA @NDRRMA_Nepal]

काठको बन्धनसहितको घर...
#disaster #disasterpreparedness #earthquake #Resilience

[NDRRMA @NDRRMA_Nepal]

Notice published in the Nepal Gazette regarding the Federal Government's declaration of Madhesh Province as a disaster crisis area. In this regard,NDRRMA has requested UN agencies, I/NGOs and the Red Cross to revise their programs as necessary and focus their efforts on Madhesh.

[Julien Chevillard @JulienPRChev]

A powerful call from @antonioguterres. Honored to have facilitated on this occasion a panel on how this connects with realities in 🇳🇵, w/ special focus on role of youth in energy transition, blended finance solutions and policies needed to refine business models and scale them.

[Bikash Dash @bik_dash]

From challenges to solutions—one step at a time.
The #PortfolioApproach empowers provincial and local actors to co-create, adapt, and innovate in real-time. The Biratnagar workshop marks a crucial move toward resilient, inclusive governance in Nepal. 🇳🇵
#UNDPNepal #Federalism

[NDRRMA @NDRRMA_Nepal]

पहिरोका पूर्वसंकेत र सावधानीका उपायहरु...
#NDRRMA #disaster #disasterpreparedness #landslide #पहिरो