Nepal's Donor Countries and Agencies 

We, human beings are social animal. It is not possible to live alone. We need help from others. Similarly, the countries also need help and cooperation from each other. No country can be self dependent completely. It is compulsory for every country to maintain mutual relations for the development of industries, trade, service, etc. Every country has to keep mutual relation and cooperation with other countries to promote cultural exchange, sports, education, and for the increment in the employment opportunity. They maintain bilateral and multilateral relations with other countries around the world. The countries promote such relations by establishing diplomatic relations and also through the exchanges of high level visits. Diplomatic relations refer to the normal political interaction between nations. It involves permanent contact and communication between sovereign nations. As a part of the diplomatic relations, two countries send diplomats to work in each other's country and to deal with each other formally.
 

Nepal's International Relation 

Nepal's relations with international community began formally after establishing diplomatic relation with United Kingdom in 1816 AD. After this, there is continuous contact and relation of Nepal with modern world. Before 2007 BS, the diplomatic relation of Nepal was limited only with Britain, Indian, the United States and France. Nepal has established diplomatic relations with many countries. The number of countries having diplomatic relation with Nepal has reached 158 when the diplomatic relation was established with Uzbekistan on 26 January, 2018 AD. Nepal has adopted the foreign policy based on non-alignment, commitment towards United Nation's charter, disarmament, protection of the rights of landlocked countries, faith on Panchasheel, international laws and the value of world peace. Nepal, being a developing country requires foreign assistance to develop physical infrastructures in various sectors. Friendly countries around the world provide necessary financial and technological supports to meet our requirements. Some agencies and missions are also supporting Nepal in different fields. Such donors are called donor countries and agencies. 

Nepal's relation with United Kingdom 

The relation between Nepal and UK is very old. Nepal was an ally of UK during the first world war and second world war. Nepal had sent its troops to help UK in both the World Wars. United Kingdom is the first country to establish diplomatic relation with Nepal. The UK is Nepal's largest bilateral aid donor as well. The friendly relationship between Nepal and the United Kingdom was established in 1816 AD. The UK has been providing aid to Nepal in the following cases: 

1. Construction of Mahendra Highway from Narayangadh to Butwal 
2. Construction of Madan-Bhandari Highway (Dharan-Dhankuta) 
3. Agriculture Research Centers in Pakhribas, Dhankuta and Lumle, Kaski 
4. Establishment of Budhanilkantha school 
5. Recruitment of Nepalese youths in British Army 
6. British Library 
7. Extension of the services of Radio Nepal 

Nepal's relationship with China 

The people's republic of China is our neighboring country. We share our northern border with Tibet, an autonomous region of China. The relationship between Nepal and China is very old. On 1st August 1955 AD, Nepal formally established diplomatic relation with the People's Republic of China. China has been helping Nepal in many fields such as: 

1. Bhrikuti Paper Factory, Harisiddhi Bricks and Tile Industry, Hetauda Cloth Mill, Bhaktapur Bricks Industry, Bansbari Leather Shoe Industry 
2. Prithvi Highway (Naunbise-Pokhara), Araniko Highway (Kathmandu-Kodari), Bhupi Sherchan Highwary (Pokhara-Baglung), Ring road of Kathmandu valley 
3. Tripureshwar-Suryabinayak Trolley bus service 
4. Sunkoshi Hydroelectricity Project
5. Birendra International Convention Centre 
6. Civil Hospital, B.P. Koirala Cancer Hospital 
7. Scholarship to the Nepalese students for the higher studies in china 

Nepal's relationship with India 

Nepal has established diplomatic relations with India on 13 June, 1947 AD. The relation of Nepal with India is very long and is very good. The Indo-Nepal border is open; Nepalese and Indian nationals may move freely across the border without passports or visas and may live and work in either country. India has been providing aids for the development of infrastructures in Nepal. Some of the projects under Indian support are: 

1. B.P. koirala Institute of Health Service, Dharan 
2. National Trauma Center and Bir Hospital, Kathmandu 
3. Some parts of East-West Highway 
4. Trishuli and Devighat Hydroelectricity center, Nuwakot 
5. Manmohan Memorial Poly-technique, Morang 
6. Mahendranagar-Tanakpur Linkroad 
7. Farbisgunj-Biratnagar railway link 
8. Ambulance distribution to various hospitals and institutions 
9. Bus distribution to schools 
10. Scholarships to the Nepalese students for higher studies in India 

Nepal's relationship with Japan 

Japan is also called the land of rising sun. After the establishment of diplomatic relation with Japan in 1965 AD, the residential embassy of Nepal was established in 1965 AD and the Japanese embassy in Nepal was also established in the same year. The government of Japan has been contributing a lot with technical as well as financial help to Nepal. It has been providing its support through Japan International Cooperating Agency (JICA). The following are the projects under Japanese aid: 

1. Kuelklhani Hydroelectricity Project 
2. Gongabu Bus Park 
3. Bridges on Bagmati at Thapathali, Karnali-Chisapani and Malekhu 
4. Agricultural Development Projects Ground water projects 
5. Ground water project in the Terai 
6. Radio broadcasting centers in Kathmandu and Pokhara 

Nepal's relationship with the United States 

The United States established official relation with Nepal in 1947 AD and opened its embassy in Kathmandu in 1959 AD. Relations between the two countries have always been friendly. Since 1951 AD, the United States has provided more than $791 million in bilateral economic assistance to Nepal. In recent years, annual bilateral U.S. economic assistance through the U.S. Agency for International Development has averaged $40 million. USAID supports agriculture, health, family planning, environmental protection, democratization, governance, and hydropower development efforts in Nepal.    USAID is also supporting Nepal's peace process. It has been helping Nepal in the following field:

• Balaju and Hetauda Industrial Estates
• Center for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) 
• Janak Education Material Center, Sanothimi
• Scholarships to Nepalese students for higher studies in US
• Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC)
• Family planning programes
• Dhangadi-Dadeldhura Highway construction
• Air service, telephone service and expansion of radio service

Nepal's relation with the World Bank

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs. It comprises of two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group, which is part of the United Nations systems. Nepal took its membership on 6th September, 1961 AD. The following are the projects assisted by The World Bank:

• Kulekhani Hydroelectricity Project
• Nepal industrial Development Corporation
• Agriculture Manpower Development
• Basic and Primary Education
• Projects related to highways, irrigation, drinking water and drainage
• School reconstruction in the earthquake affected areas

Nepal's relation with The Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19th December 1966 AD to promote social and economic development in Asia. Nepal has taken its membership in 1966 AD. The Asian Development Bank has been supporting Nepal in the following areas:

• Public drinking water and sanitation project.
• Improvement in the audit level of public sector.
• Institutional support on electricity sector.
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihood Restoration for Earthquake-Affected Communities.
• Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project.
• Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project.
• Far Western Region Urban Development Project.
• Strengthening Public Management Program.
• Skill Development Project.

Besides these, there are many donor countries and agencies helping Nepal financially and technically. Canada, Germany, Italy, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), World Trade Organization (WTO) , South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) , etc. have been contributing a lot for the development of Nepal.