Our Story
Journey of NEMAF
From a group of like-minded youths in 2007 to more than a decade and a half of research, dialogue and field implementation across Madhesh - here is how NEMAF has grown.
Milestones
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2007
Established
NEMAF was established in 2007. Since then it has continuously worked for sustained socio-economic development and improved quality of life of rural and marginalized communities in Madhesh.
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2008
Federalism Support Program (FSP)
To share ideas and information on several aspects of federalism between national experts and local opinion makers.
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2008
Federalism Support Program (FSP)
To share ideas and information on several aspects of federalism between national experts and local opinion makers.
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2009-2010
Federalism Support Program II
Sharing ideas on federalism between national experts and local opinion makers, and producing facilitators to deliver content at district level.
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2009–2010
Federalism Support Program II
Sharing ideas on federalism between national experts and local opinion makers, and producing facilitators to deliver content at district level.
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2010
Understanding Armed Violence in the Terai
Research findings on people perceptions of armed violence in the Terai, based on focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
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2010
Understanding Armed Violence in the Terai
Research findings on people’s perceptions of armed violence in the Terai, based on focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
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2010-2014
Inclusive Democracy – Human Rights and Good Governance Programme III
Promoting inclusive democratic change in Nepal.
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2010–2014
Inclusive Democracy — Human Rights & Good Governance Programme III
Promoting inclusive democratic change in Nepal.
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2011
Mass Information for Conflict Resolution in the Terai
Training journalists for conflict-sensitive reporting.
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2011
Mass Information for Conflict Resolution in the Terai
Training journalists for conflict-sensitive reporting.
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2013
Constitutional Issues, Local Governance & Muslim Community Research
Workshops on contemporary constitutional issues and local governance across Madhesh and Kathmandu, plus research on the socio-economic and political status of Muslims in Nepal.
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2013
Constitutional Issues, Local Governance and Muslim Community Research
Workshops on contemporary constitutional issues and local governance across Madhesh and Kathmandu, plus research on the socio-economic and political status of Muslims in Nepal.
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2014–2015
Strengthening Civil Society for Accountable Local Governance
Empowering citizens and organizations to improve governance and enable inclusive, participatory decision-making for women, Dalits, OBCs, Janajati and Muslims including youth.
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2014-2015
Strengthening Civil Society for Accountable Local Governance
Empowering citizens and organizations to improve governance and enable inclusive, participatory decision-making for women, Dalits, OBCs, Janajati and Muslims including youth.
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2015–2018
Strengthening Voice and Accountable Governance in the Mithila Belt
Strengthening the voice of local people towards accountable governance.
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2015-2018
Strengthening Voice and Accountable Governance in the Mithila Belt
Strengthening the voice of local people towards accountable governance.
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2017–2020
Sundar Sant Nepal (Peace Building Project)
Enhancing the capacity of law-makers from marginalized communities in provincial policy-making and training researchers across provinces.
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2017-2020
Sundar Sant Nepal (Peace Building Project)
Enhancing the capacity of law-makers from marginalized communities in provincial policy-making and training researchers across provinces.
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2018–2019
Learning Social Movement
Reviewing the Madhesh Movement from 1951 to the present — how it was sustained and what went wrong.
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2018-2019
Learning Social Movement
Reviewing the Madhesh Movement from 1951 to the present – how it was sustained and what went wrong.
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2021–2022
Strengthening Inclusive Governance Program (SIGP)
Promoting effective participation of civil society and elected representatives of Dalit and marginalized groups in policy and budget processes, and affirmative-action policies for Madhesi Dalit.
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2021-2022
Strengthening Inclusive Governance Program (SIGP)
Promoting effective participation of civil society and elected representatives of Dalit and marginalized groups in policy and budget processes, and affirmative-action policies for Madhesi Dalit.
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2023
Political Economy, Federalism and Open Parliament in Madhesh
Political-economy analysis of Madhesh and Lumbini, mapping federalism implementation, and building the capacity of MPs and staff for evidence-based law-making, oversight and open parliament.
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2023
Political Economy, Federalism & Open Parliament in Madhesh
Political-economy analysis of Madhesh and Lumbini, mapping federalism implementation, and building the capacity of MPs and staff for evidence-based law-making, oversight and open parliament.
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2024
Sub-National Governance Program (SNGP) / Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
Improving platforms to address contestations before and after elections, identifying policy gaps, and increasing coordination across the three spheres of government.
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2024
Sub-National Governance Program (SNGP) / Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
Improving platforms to address contestations before and after elections, identifying policy gaps, and increasing coordination across the three spheres of government.