Administrative hurdles to poverty eradication: Nepal's experiences with integrated rural development projects
Poudyal, M.P.
Indian Journal of Public Administration 30(4): 1034-1044
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5561 DOI: 10.1177/0019556119840410Document Number: 246339
The paper outlines the historical background of rural development in Nepal from its beginnings in 1952 with the launching of the Tribhuvan Village Development Programme with assistance from the US Government. In 1980, the Sixth Five Year Plan incorporated the IRD programme within its policy framework, giving priority to: (1) fulfilment of minimum needs in education, health and potable water supplies; and (2) increase in production and employment. There are at present 7 IRD projects in the country, details of which are presented. The executing agencies of IRD projects in Nepal are facing a number of problems of implementation which are discussed, with special attention to the lack of timely availability of funds and cumbersome procedures. In conclusion it is noted that, although the Sixth Five Year Plan of Nepal aimed at eradicating poverty through an integrated approach to rural development, up to the present no specific programme for the poor people of the project area has been implemented.