The United States, through USAID, has launched a $21 million Agricultural Direct Financing project aimed at enhancing food security in Nepal. This initiative aligns with the U.S. Government’s new Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) Nepal Country Plan for 2024-2028 and will focus on agricultural development in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces.
The project is set to benefit 69,000 households across 53,000 hectares of land by promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, it expands U.S. agricultural efforts into Madhesh Province, targeting the most vulnerable populations in Nepal.
US Ambassador Dean Thompson emphasized that this new plan will strengthen the long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Nepal, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth. Minister for Agriculture Ramnath Adhikari noted the collaboration’s importance in advancing food security and sustainable development in the country.
Since 2011, U.S.-funded food security programs have positively impacted over 800,000 Nepalis, contributing to a 71% reduction in poverty and a 39% decrease in child stunting.
