Nepal’s municipalities running DPRP without external funding

Draft for review: dozens of municipalities are reported to be continuing DPRP independently, offering an example of support sustained after outside funding ends.

Dozens of municipalities in Nepal are reported to be running DPRP independently, without ongoing external funding. The website content draft presents this as a practical example of the planned exit at the heart of the approach: government and communities carrying the work forward themselves.

For newer DPRP programmes that are still preparing for the end of external support, this experience offers a longer-term example to learn from.

Review status: the draft describes this as more than two decades after DPRP began, while its history section dates Inspire2Care to 2007 and other sections refer to 25+ years of practice. The programme timeline, number of municipalities and current funding status need confirmation with Karuna Foundation Nepal. The preferred source, partner quote or updated account is also still to be agreed.