Executive Summary
1. Introduction and Project Overview
This Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) has been developed for the Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (SRCTIP) Regional Road Connectivity and Institutional Strengthening components, to identify stakeholders and to provide a plan for engaging with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The Regional Road Connectivity component covers the improvement of the existing Naghdhunga-Naubise-Mugling (NNM) road into a 2-lane, and the upgrading of Kamala-Dhalkebar-Pathlaiya (KDP) road from a 2-lane into 4-lane. The institutional strengthening component includes periodic maintenance for sections of road under the Strategic Road Network (SRN). Preparation of an SEP is essential for the project’s successful planning, implementation, and effectiveness. The Department of Roads (DOR) under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) is the primary implementing agency for the project and is responsible for ensuring constructive and meaningful dialogue with the project’s stakeholders as per the prevailing law of Nepal as well as Environmental and Social Standard (ESS) 10 on Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure, of the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP)
Agriculture