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the Asian Development Bank (ADB). So being a member of such agencies. Nepal can
be maintained diplomatic relations with many countries at a time. In this way Nepal
has been able to obtain foreign aid for different developmental projects and expand
the horizon of friendship.

Donor Countries and Agencies

A country which provided aid to a developing country is a donor and the country which
receives the donation is called a recipient country. So Nepal is a recipient country.
It is receiving financial and technical assistance to develop physical infrastructures
in various sectors. Friendly countries around the world provide necessary supports
to meet our requirement. Some agencies and missions are also supporting Nepal in
different fields.
In Nepal, there is a forum of donor countries known as Nepal Development Forum
(Nepal Bikas Manch). The forums hold the meeting and arrange to support Nepal as
per its requirement. The help could be extended to any areas like technical, financial,
educational or any area of infrastructures. It may range from poverty alleviation, health
education, agriculture, tourism, forestry, national security and energy development.
Nepal’s first diplomatic relationship was maintained with the United Kingdom in
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BS 1873 (3 March 1816) right after the Sugauli Treaty. It means it has become 200
years since then UK has been contributing in many ways. Other prominent donor
countries for Nepal include China, Japan, India, the USA, Germany, Canada, France,
Norway, etc. and some agencies like IMF, world Bank, ADB, EU and so many INGOs
have equally supporting Nepal. The example of assistance could be seen during the
massive earthquake in BS 2072. Many donor nations kept Nepal on top priority to
assist in such situation. In this way Nepal is getting many ways from the donor nations.

List of Donor Nations and Their Contributions to Nepal

Sl. Donor Flags Diplomatic Major Contributions
No. Countries Relations
1. the UK March 3 Naayanghat-Butwal Road, Dharan-Dhakuta road
1816 Agriculture Investigation Centre in Lumle and
Pakhribas
Budhanilkantha School
British Library
Nepalese Youths Recruitment in British Army

2. Japan 1956 AD Kulekhani Hydroelectricity Project
Gongabu Buspark
Bridges on Bagmati at Thapathali,
Karnali- Chisapani and Malekhu
Agriculture Development Project
Ground Water Project in the Terai
Radio Broadcasting Centres in Kathmandu and
Pokhara

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