
Project Overview Hallmark Consultants conducted a strategic Feasibility Study to evaluate the role and operational capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in advancing nutrition-sensitive agriculture. The study focused on empowering marginalized civil society groups to drive sustainable food system improvements and community livelihood resilience.
Key Project Details
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Client / Partner: Welthungerhilfe (WHH) / Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
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Implementation Year: 2022
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Location: Kapilvastu District, Lumbini Province, Nepal
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Core Focus: Feasibility analysis, Civil Society Organization (CSO) capacity, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and sustainable livelihoods.
Scope of Work & Key Deliverables
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CSO & Institutional Capacity Assessment: Evaluated organizational readiness, community outreach, and governance of local civil society groups representing marginalized communities.
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Nutrition-Sensitive Value Chain Mapping: Identified opportunities for integrating nutrition-rich crop cultivation and local marketing strategies into everyday agricultural practices.
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Strategic Empowerment Roadmap: Formulated actionable recommendations to build sustainable CSO-led advocacy networks and food security initiatives.