Sunila Ghimire
Project Analyst, Nepal Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank

Sunila Ghimire administers various infrastructure-related projects. Prior to joining ADB Nepal Resident Mission, she worked as Water and Sanitation Program Officer (Urban) at WaterAid Nepal and Water and Sanitation Program Coordinator at Plan International. She comes from a civil engineering background and holds a master’s degree in Rural Development from the Tribhuvan University of Nepal. 

Case Study

The Importance of Community Participation in Solid Waste Management

In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.

   Nepal; Governance and public sector management; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Case Study

Intensifying and Diversifying Farming through Community Irrigation

Production potential can be achieved through small-scale irrigation systems powered by a community-driven process.

   Nepal; Agriculture and natural resources; Poverty; Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 5: Gender Equality