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An Approach Paper to the Thirteenth Plan (FY 2013/2014-2015/2016).

Country/Territory
Nepal
Document type
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Agricultural development Smallholders/peasants Poverty Sustainable development Disasters Early warning system/emergency intervention system Agricultural land Rural employment Gender Rural youth Irrigation Institution Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples Climate change Pollution control Food security Nutrition Potable water Water supply Sewerage Biodiversity Management/conservation Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
2013-2016.
Abstract

The Approach Paper to the Thirteenth Plan is a national document with a sectoral approach. The timeframe of the Paper is three years covering the period 2013/2014-2015/2016. The main objective of the Paper is to improve living standards and to reduce economic and human poverty by: a) increasing production in agriculture and livestock; b) ensuring the proper use of water resources and sustainable development of the irrigation sector; c) ensuring food security; d) ensuring sustainable management and conservation of forests, flora, fauna and other biodiversity; e) reducing and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Full text
English