Innovative Financing Solutions for Water-Agriculture Innovations in Nepal

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dc.creatorFanaian, Safa
dc.creatorShrestha, Shisher
dc.creatorAdhikari, Aashika
dc.creatorMagar, K. T.
dc.creatorRana, O.
dc.creatorPokharel, S.
dc.creatorSapkota, H. S.
dc.date2026-03-18
dc.date2026-03-18T10:30:45Z
dc.date2026-03-18T10:30:45Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:38:01Z
dc.descriptionThis roundtable report documents a half-day consultation on innovative financing solutions for water–agriculture innovations in Nepal, hosted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) with support of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited (NIMB) under the CGIAR Scaling for Impact program. Bringing together more than 20 participants from commercial banks, cooperatives, the private sector, research organizations, and development partners, the roundtable aimed to examine constraints faced by financial institutions, identify policy and market gaps, and explore practical pathways for scaling inclusive and climate resilient water–agriculture innovations. Discussions highlighted persistent constraints, including fragmented policy implementation, high transaction costs, limited access to tailored credit, weak insurance penetration, and insufficient de-risking mechanisms. Participants emphasized the potential of blended finance instruments, loan guarantee schemes, parametric insurance, and digitally monitored loan products to reduce risks for both farmers and lenders. Well-governed cooperatives were recognized as critical intermediaries, alongside the need for capacity-building in financial literacy and clearer contractual arrangements. Technology-enabled solutions—such as solar irrigation, digital finance, and ICT-based advisory services—were seen as promising but underutilized due to affordability and institutional constraints. The report concludes with prioritized recommendations and follow-up actions to strengthen enabling policies, advance public–private–community partnerships, enhance inclusion—particularly for women and vulnerable groups—and sustain stakeholder engagement through regular deliberations on these topics.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/182168
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/161313
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInternational Water Management Institute
dc.relationhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/177498
dc.relationhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/175900
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceFanaian, Safa, Shisher Shrestha, Aashika Adhikari, et al. 2026. Innovative Financing Solutions for Water-Agriculture Innovations in Nepal. International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
dc.subjectinnovation
dc.subjectfinancing
dc.subjectirrigation
dc.subjectagricultural credit
dc.subjectinsurance
dc.subjectpolicies
dc.titleInnovative Financing Solutions for Water-Agriculture Innovations in Nepal
dc.typeReport

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