2007
Established
NEMAF was established in 2007. Since then it is continuously working for sustained socio-economic development and improved quality life of particularly rural and marginalized community people in Madhesh.
2008
Federalism Support Program (FSP)
To share ideas and information on several aspects of federalism between national experts and local level opinion makers.
Identify trainers/facilitators on principles of federalism at district and sub-district level.
To identify and explore important issues regarding federalism at the local level.
Collaboration Partner: GTZ
Districts: Morang, Siraha, Dhanusha and Parsa
2009 - 2010
Federalism Support Program II
To share ideas and information on several aspects of federalism between national experts and the local level opinion makers.
To produce trainees/facilitators to deliver the content at district and sub-district level.
To explore and identify issues which are pertinent for the local people regarding federalism.
Collaboration Partner: GTZ
Districts: Morang, Siraha, Dhanusha and Parsa
2010
Understanding armed violence in the Terai
To provide research findings on people's perceptions on Armed Violence in the Terai, based on a series of focus group discussions at the district level and key informant interviews.
Collaboration Partner: SAFERWORLD
Districts: Kathmandu, Sunsari, Siraha, Bara and Kapilvastu
2010
Federalism Support Program II
To share information and discuss the four committee papers at the local level.
To explore and identify issueswhich are pertinent for the local people regarding fundamental and minorities rights, state- restructuring, form of government, natural resources sharing and other related issues of federalism.
To ensure the information right and participation of local people on draft constitution.
To collect the public opinion on major constitutional issues
Collaboration Partner: GTZ
Districts: Kathmandu and Many Districts of Terai
2010 - 2014
The Inclusive Democracy Component of Human Rights and Good Governance Programme III
To promote an inclusive democratic change in Nepal
Collaboration Partner: DANIDA HUGOU
Districts: Many districts of Terai/Madhesh
2013
Workshop on Contemporary Constitutional Issues
Organized series of workshops in Madhesh districts and Kathmandu
Collaboration Partner: (UNDP)
Districts: Kathmandu & Many districts of Terai.
2013
Workshop on Local Governance
Organized series of workshops in Madhesh districts and Kathmandu
Collaboration Partner: (UNDP)
Districts: Kathmandu & Many districts of Terai.
2011
Mass Information for the Conflict Resolution in Terai Region of Nepal
Provide Training to Journalist for conflict sensitive reporting
Collaboration Partner: Nepal National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM)
Districts: Dhanusha and Siraha
2014-2015
Strengthening of Civil Society for Accountable Local Governance
To empower a critical mass of citizens and organizations to improve governance and promote social change in the Madhesh/ Terai.
To facilitate inclusive and participatory decision making process and get access to effective services for women, Dalits, OBCs, Janajati/Muslims including the youth in the region
Collaboration Partner: Danida HUGOU
District : Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi
2013
Socio- Economic and Political Status of Muslim in Nepal
To conduct research on the Muslim community of Nepal
Collaboration Partner: International Idea
District : Kathmandu, Dhanusha and Banke
2015-2018
Strengthening Voice and Accountable Governance in Mithila Belt of Terai/Madhesh
To strengthening the voice of local people towards accountable governance
Collaboration Partner: Governance Facility Nepal
Districts: Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi
2018 - 2019
Learning Social Movement
To review the Madhesh Movement from 1951 to till the date and know how is sustained and what went wrong
Collaboration Partner: University of Sussex-UK, University College London-UK, War on Want-UK, Nomadesc-Colombia, Housing Assembly-S Africa, HDK-Turkey
Districts: Saptari, Dhanusa, Parsa and Banke
2017 - 2020
Sundar Sant Nepal (Peace Building Project)
To enhance capacity of law makers of marginalized community in policy making process at province level.
To trained researchers of different provinces.
Collaboration Partner: Safer World, International Alert, BBC Media Action
Districts: Illam, Panchthar, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, Dhanusha,Bara, Parsa, Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, Banke, Surkhet, & Kailali
2021-2022
Strengthening Inclusive Governance Program (SIGP) in Madhesh Province
To promote effective participation of civil society activists and elected representatives of Dalit and marginalized groups in policy and budget making processes.
To promote affirmative action policies at local, province and federal levels to address the issues of Madhesi Dalit.
Collaboration Partner: The Asia Foundation (TAF)
Province: Madhesh
2023
Political Economy Analysis of Madhesh and Lumbini Provinces
To inform the design of the CSM program with political-economic Insights.
To track and make gap analysis on policy formulation processes at provincial and local level
Collaboration Partner: The Asia Foundation (TAF)
Province: Madhesh and Lumbini Provinces
2023
Implementation of Federalism in Madhesh: Efforts, Progress and Challenges Province
Mapping out the efforts made by the government of Madhesh Province and clearly chart out the rationales and expected outcomes of those efforts;
Identify the factors that have adversely contributed to the implementation of the already enacted laws as well as the reasons not to pass a bill.
Collaboration Partner: GIZ Nepal and KUSOM Policy Lab, Kathmandu University
Province: Madhesh
2023
Evidence-based Law Making, Public Hearing, Oversight, and Open Parliament in Madhesh Provincial Assembly
To develop the capacity of Members of Parliaments (MPs) and parliamentary staff to fulfil the core functions of a parliament – law-making, oversight and representation.
To review the bills and provide expert feedbacks for further improvement after consultation with multi-stakeholders.
Collaboration Partner: UNDP/PSP Nepal
Province: Madhesh
2024
Sub-National Governance Program (SNGP)/ Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue Program (MSDP) in Madhesh
To improve capacity and platforms to address contestations and needs before and after elections
To identify the gaps in policies, support needs, and deliberations are more inclusive, and data driven
To increase coordination across the three spheres of government.
Collaboration Partner: The Asia Foundation (TAF)
Province: Madhesh
