PROJECT

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

602783

Primary Business Area

Other

Disclosure Date

Aug 13, 2019

Country

Nepal

Region

South Asia

IFC Approval Date

Jan 15, 2019

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$1,598,841.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Nov 14, 2025

Project Estimated Start Date

Dec 15, 2018

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 14, 2021

Project Description

This project aims to deliver on three key components: 1. Develop a strong evidence base to enable data based policy reform– this will include two assessments – (i) a gap analysis of unmet demand and supply of financial services in Nepal in the context of federal structure of Nepal as well as (ii) a well-defined MSME Finance strategy – as a follow up to key FSAP and CPSD recommendations. Support will also be extended to the authorities in the implementation of a number of key policy recommendations and initiatives based on the gap analysis and MSME Finance Strategy to be developed. 2. Policy implementation support for enabling financial infrastructure and digital platforms 3. Development and roll out of new & innovative instruments for MSME Finance

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation