In total approximately 3 to 5 field areas will be selected. Illustrative Activities Building basic literacy, economic and civic participation skills for groups that are lacking. Promoting policies for the decentralization, liberalization and privatization of natural resource management. Development, compilation, documentation and dissemination of best NRM and hydropower practices. Promotion of the adoption of best practices to strengthen local capacity to utilize the revenues generated from resource management including hydropower development projects to finance local development.
Policy changes that enhance communities' ability to manage and benefit from local natural resources.
Mechanisms for benefit sharing of revenues from improved NRM and hydropower development demonstrated and replicated. Civil society participation refers to the ability of non-state actors to influence public affairs and derive better standards of living through more effective planning and advocacy. While not exclusive, the Mission's approach places primary emphasis on the need to work in rural areas to counter the overwhelming dominance of Kathmandu. Included in this approach is an emphasis on human rights, particularly as these rights pertain to women and other disadvantaged groups. This IR is the primary vehicle through which the mission will continue and expand anti-trafficking activities.