The overall objective of the Swiss Cooperation Strategy for Nepal 2005-2008 is to contribute to conflict transformation and peace building through three main components .

• Harmonized Bi- and Multilateral Framework: Particularly in times of conflict, harmonization and coordination among the development partners – including the UN system, the international development banks, as well as  agencies providing humanitarian assistance – are a prerequisite for effective aid. Therefore, Switzerland aims to foster and to deepen a coherent approach and dialogue between bilateral and multilateral development partners.
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• Livelihood and Inclusion: Poverty,  especially in rural areas, combined with the systematic exclusion and discrimination of wide segments of the population due their gender, caste or ethnic background, were some of the most prominent catalyzing causes of Maoist insurgency. Therefore, through the management of the natural resources, the building of rural infrastructure, the provision of health services and the promotion of local democracy, SDC aims to maintain and improve the living standard in the villages with a strong focus on access and inclusion of disadvantaged people.
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• Meaningful Dialogues and Conflict Transformation: Without peace, democracy and respect of human rights, sustainable development is not possible. Switzerland is committed to contribute to the creation, from the grassroots right up to the track-one level, of a favorable environment for reconciliation and peace building that addresses and transforms the political and social conflicts in the country.
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• Conflict Sensitive Programme Management: Conflict Sensitive Programme Management (CSPM) is a concept for anchoring conflict perspectives in the programme and project management cycle of SDC. It describes strategies, procedures and tools designed for effective management of development and humanitarian programmes in countries experiencing political tensions, violent conflict, or suffering from aftermath of an armed conflict or war. CSPM aims at supporting SDC and its partners’ staff in addressing challenges by providing them with working tools based on both a variety of experiences acquired through SDC programmes in conflict context and the knowledge of the international community.
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The Swiss Cooperation Strategy for Nepal 2005-2008 is intended to last at least 3 years (mid 2005 – mid 2008) with an annual budget of CHF 19 million.