Nepal: Poverty Alleviation Fund Project

GRANT AMOUNT: US$15 million
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  This project is a pilot initiative created to bring increased opportunities for income generation and access to basic services and infrastructure to poor communities in rural areas.  The PAF will be an autonomous institution engaged in the creation of small infrastructure and employment and income-generating opportunities in poor communities.  The program will enhance the capacity of local bodies to provide better services for poor and socially excluded groups.  For more information, please call Karina Manasseh at  (202) 473-1729 or e-mail:  kmanasseh@worldbank.org   For project information documents, visit:  http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=104231&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P081968