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Informe nacional sobre innovación social:
Nepal
In Nepal, social innovation is broadly recognized but lacks an official definition.
Marcos legales y políticos

Nepal has adopted the following legal frameworks, strategies, and vision documents related to social innovation:

  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Social Innovation
  • Social Businesses
  • Social [and Solidarity] Economy
  • Welfare sector
  • SDG
Etapa actual de implementación:
Stage2: Welfare sector
Stage5: SDG

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  • Stage1: “No Policy or Recognition: No formal recognition, discussion, or policy exists. The sector operates informally or without government involvement.”;
  • Stage2: “Initial Discussions & Awareness: The government acknowledges the sector and has started discussions or consultations, but no formal policy framework or regulation exists.”;
  • Stage3: “Draft Policy or Framework in Development: A draft policy, strategy, or regulatory framework is currently being developed. The government may be conducting research, stakeholder consultations, or legislative drafting.”;
  • Stage4: “Pilot Programs or Limited Implementation: Some initiatives, pilot projects, or partial government-backed programs exist, but full implementation has not yet been achieved. Policies may be tested in select regions or for specific groups.”;
  • Stage5: “Policy Adopted but Not Fully Implemented: A formal law, policy, or regulation has been passed, but it has not been fully implemented, enforced, or funded. Gaps in execution may still exist.”;
  • Stage6: “Policy in Effect & Actively Implemented: The policy is fully enacted and actively being implemented. There is clear government support, funding, and enforcement mechanisms in place.”;
  • Stage7: “Policy Reviewed & Strengthened: The existing policy has been evaluated and improved over time based on feedback, data, or evolving needs. New funding, incentives, or structural reforms may have been introduced.”; and
  • Stage8: “Leading in Policy Innovation: The country is recognized as a leader in this policy area, with best practices, strong regulatory frameworks, and incentives that actively promote and support the sector.”

More details

https://www.npc.gov.np/images/category/SDG_Status_and_Roadmap_(2016-2030).pdf

Actores del ecosistema
Actores clave del ecosistema

The leading actors driving social innovation in Nepal include government ministries, social enterprises, NGOs, philanthropic institutions, academia, and other ecosystem builders. The top three most influential actors are:

  • Government entity (ministries/agencies)
  • Social entreprises & social innovateurs (Impact hubs)
  • Corporations with strong ESG focus
Educación y creación de capacidades

Formal and informal education programs that support social innovation exist in the following forms in Nepal:

  • Limited or informal programs:“ Some training programs, workshops, or university courses are available, but they are not widespread or systematically integrated into the education system
  • Government-supported training programs:“ The government has launched or funded capacity-building programs, incubators, or skill-development initiatives to support social innovation
  • Private sector or NGO-led programs:“ Non-governmental organizations, incubators, or private sector actors actively run training, mentorship, or acceleration programs for social innovation.
Órganos de coordinación

A centralized body responsible for coordinating social innovation efforts across sectors exists in Nepal.

Comunicación ecosistémica
The level of communication and coordination among key actors in Nepal’s social innovation ecosystem is currently Moderate:“ some collaboration, but existing gaps in coordination.
Mecanismos de apoyo a las políticas y las finanzas
Incentivos políticos y mecanismos de apoyo

To support social innovation, Nepal has implemented the following incentives and mechanisms:

  • Tax benefits for social enterprises and impact-driven businesses,B
  • Fiscal advantages for impact investors,I
  • Government-backed funding programs (e.g., grants, subsidies, social impact funds),J
  • Low-cost or preferential financing options (e.g., social bonds, impact investing incentives),L
  • Social security measures for social businesses,R
  • Public-private partnerships to foster innovation,S
  • Public/private crowdfunding/lending platforms
Mecanismos de financiación

Social innovation in Nepal is financed through a variety of mechanisms including:

  • International funding (e.g., EU/bilateral/multilateral funds)
  • Public subsidy and grants,Public investment funds (e.g., dedicated social impact fund),Private sector investment (e.g., corporations, ESG-driven financing)
Impacto
Programas y logros emblemáticos
Colaboraciones internacionales
Tecnología para buenas innovaciones
Marcos de medición del impacto
Contribución económica de la innovación social
Informes sobre el impacto social
Impulso político
Barreras al crecimiento
Ideas colaborativas
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