Project Background:

The "Civil Society Empowerment for Accountable Education" (CSE) project aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and inclusivity within Nepal's education sector by empowering Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Leveraging digital innovation, design thinking, and advocacy, the project strengthens CSOs' capacity to utilize data for civic mobilization, advocacy, and policy-making. This initiative is crucial in the context of Nepal's federalization and post-conflict environment, addressing the technical capacity gaps in local governance and disjointed connections across government levels.

The project supports SDG 4 goals, focusing on the 'learning crisis' and ensuring access to education for vulnerable and marginalized groups, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key outcomes include establishing inclusive Learning Collaboratives, developing a comprehensive toolkit, enhancing citizen mobilization for transparent policies, and increas- ing multi-level CSO engagement in national SDG 4 processes. The thematic areas for the project include GEDSI, private sector collaboration, ICT/curriculum development, climate education, linguistics, and youth.

The project is led by Karkhana Samuha in partnership with the Dalit Service Society Organization (DSSO).

The project is implemented in a total of nine Local Government Units across six districts in Karnali province and Madhesh province.

📍Sakhuwanankarkatti and Laxmipur Patari Rural Municipality - Siraha

📍Bardibas Municipality - Mahottari

📍Chandrapur and Gujara Municipality - Rautahat

📍Kalaiya Sub-Metropolitan City - Bara

📍Paterwa Sugauli Rural Municipality - Parsa

📍Lekbeshi and Gurbhakot Municipality - Surkhet