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University of Ruhuna ISSN: 2706-0063
Matara, Sri Lanka

A Study on Assessing the Implementation Planning Process of
Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) of Nepal; A Case
Study in Dolpa District

Nisha Aryal,
North South University.
nisha.guthi@gmail.com

This paper attempted to explore the status of implementation of Local Adaptation
Plan of Action (LAPA) framework in Nepal. It has explored the people participation
during implementation planning phase and factors influencing its implementation the
local level. The research examined the Implementation of LAPA Framework, 2011
at local level, particularly VDC and assessing the beneficiaries’ opinion towards its
implementation. The study is of explorative and descriptive nature which was done
on purposive/convenience basis in Likhu and Raha VDCs of Dolpa District, Nepal.
The data for analysis was collected using the mixed method: qualitative and
quantitative through Key Informant Interview, Focal Group discussion and
questionnaire surveys. The argument set in this study was the implementation of
LAPA framework at local level in Nepal depends upon the authority, participation,
inter-organizational coordination and human & financial resources. The analysis of
the data attempts to show the bivariate relationship between the dependent variable-
implementation of LAPA framework, 2011 and independent variables- authority,
participation, inter-organizational coordination and human & financial resources. The
findings revealed that there is not a significant relationship between authority,
participation, human resource and implementation of LAPA. However, ratio of
female participation and financial resource; among all, is significantly influencing the
implementation of LAPA at local level. Additionally, the findings revealed that
financial resource, skills and expertise of human resource, top down decisions
regarding the plans and budget are the constraint for implementation of LAPA at local
level.

Keywords: Implementation of LAPA, Authority, Participation, Inter Organizational
Coordination, Human & Financial Resource

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