PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

600378

Primary Business Area

Finance and Markets

Disclosure Date

Aug 24, 2016

Country

Nepal

Region

South Asia

IFC Approval Date

Jun 28, 2016

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$313,889.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jun 12, 2021

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2017

Project Description

This project aims to support the adoption of Environmental and Social Risk Management practices and standards through the implementation of Environmental and Social Risk Management Guideline by the financial institutions in Nepal. The main areas of focus for the project will be:

1. Supporting the Client to develop comprehensive ESRM Guideline for the financial sector and a monitoring tool to assess Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) adherence to ESRM Guideline;
2. Building awareness on environmental and social risk issues and developing local ESRM technical resources through a Training of Trainers (TOT) program to ensure program sustainability.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation