List of tentative training programs for 2025 was annexed in the contract document. ADB and CDRC team shortlisted the training program based on the priority set by the EAs/IAs. Table 3 presents the training calendar 2025.
Training Calendar 2026
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2026 CDRC Training Calendar |
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Training Program |
No. of Days |
Dates |
Location (Federal/ Provinical) |
Residential (Y/N) |
Targeted Participants |
No of Participants |
Objective of the Training |
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I. Portfolio Management |
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1 |
Self-Evaluation Training Program (PCR preparation) |
3 |
April |
Regional Hub |
Y |
SARD DMCs |
30 |
To orient government (EA/IA staff) in the data collection, methodology, reporting requirement and how best the government PCR should be evaluated and reported. |
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2 |
Government Project Readiness Filter |
2 |
May |
Kathmandu |
N |
MOF and line ministries |
30 |
To support MOF in the implmenetation of PRF (approved in June 2025) and orient line ministries on the readiness requirements/alignment with ADB PRF |
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3 |
Project Implementation Workshop for MOF staff and Project Directors/Managers |
2 |
May/June |
Nagarkot |
Y |
Ongoing projects & MOF (IERD) |
30 |
Orientation on ADB procedure, project & TA implementation challenges and lesson learnt, OAI, Procurement, GESI, Social and environmental requirements. |
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4 |
Road safety and work zone traffic management during construction for roads project |
2 |
May |
Chitwan/Kathmandu |
Y |
Transport Sector Project (Department of Roads & DOLID/Provinces |
30 |
Provide general overview of road safety intervention to be included in road construction, measures to be carried out during work zone traffic management (for large project we have prepared few documents for strategic roads and guidance note is under preparation for rural roads. It should be complemented with factor to be considered in preparation of traffic management plan and ensuring construction work zone safety |
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II. Procurement and Contract Management |
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5 |
Contract Management (Large contracts) with MPC - FIDIC |
3 |
March |
Dhulikhel |
Y |
Department of Roads and Urban |
30 |
Provide FIDIC contract administration provisions under contract for roads |
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6 |
Procurement Works (Plants) |
3 |
March |
Dhulikhel |
Y |
energy projects |
30 |
Procurement knowledge to project stafff under energy sectors |
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7 |
Procurement Management (small works) |
3 |
April |
Pokhara |
Y |
projects administered by provincial and local governments |
30 |
Provide hands-on knowledge on preparation of bidding |
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8 |
Contract Management (small works) |
3 |
May |
Pokhara |
Y |
projects administered by provincial and local governments |
30 |
Provide hands-on knowledge on contract management of small contracts |
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9 |
Consulting Services |
4 |
June |
Dhulikhel |
Y |
All projects with consulting packages (active/processing) |
30 |
To prepare RFP and evaluation process during consultant selection |
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10 |
Contract Management - Plants` |
3 |
July |
Dhulikhel |
Y |
energy projects |
30 |
Provide hands-on knowledge on contract management of large contracts |
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III. Financial Management and Disbursement |
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11 |
Disbursement and Letter of Credit Training |
1 |
May |
Dhulikhel |
Y |
NEA and few other Projects |
35 |
To improve quality of WA submission and CL issuance/ amendments requests. |
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12 |
Financial Management Training (provincial) |
2 |
Aug |
Pokhara |
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Only substantial and High FM Risk Projects |
25 |
To ensure the PIUs of decentralized project with high/substantial risks are familiar with ADB's FM requirement |
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13 |
Financial Management training on ADB's Financial Management ,Reporting and Auditing Requirement |
4 |
November |
Pokhara |
Y |
All projects |
25 |
To ensure project accountants are familiar with ADB's financial reporting and auditing requirement. |
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IV. Gender |
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14 |
GESI Sector Specific Training |
2 |
April |
TBD |
Y |
Energy projects only |
25 |
Orientation of energy project team on GESI concept, implementation and reporting requirement, issues and challenges discussion (Deep Dive) |
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15 |
Basic GESI training for Social Mobilizers |
2 |
May |
Dhulikhel |
Y |
Social mobilizer, community organizers |
25 |
Orientation of project social mobilizers on GESI concepts, GESI action plan implementation, monitoring and reporting requirements |
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16 |
GESI training for Project GESI focal and experts |
3 |
September |
Bhairahawa |
Y |
GESI Focal Persons, GESI consultants, project engineeers/staff |
25 |
To effectively implement and monitor GESI action plan of the ADB assisted projects and reporting GESI results |
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V. Safeguards |
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(a) Social |
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17 |
Advance Social Safeguard Training |
4 |
April |
Pokhara |
Y |
Project responsible to implement social safeguard plan |
25 |
Provide knowledge and skills on social impact assessment, desigining mitigation measures, and compliance check including reporting. |
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18 |
Orientation of ADB business process and Safeguards Policy to local level representative |
2 |
May/June |
KTM |
Y |
Mayor and ward representative of project area |
25 |
Orient Mayors and ward representatives of ADB project area on ADB's business process and safeguards and safety policy, procedure, requirements in project cycle and time taken. |
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19 |
Tranining on Indigenous Peoples Safegaurd |
3 |
August |
Dhulikhel |
Y |
Project staff |
25 |
Oreint project staff on ADB's Indigenous Peopole's Requirements. |
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20 |
Grievance Mechansim Training |
3 |
October |
Pokhara |
Y |
Project Grievance Redress Committee staff and members |
25 |
Orient project GRC members on grievance handling process, problem solving skills, roles and responsibilities |
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(b) Environment |
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21 |
Advance Environmental Safeguards Training |
4 |
April |
Bardibas |
Y |
Project safeguard staff |
25 |
Intensive training on environmental safeguards requirements in projects following ADB and government policy, hands-on exercise on risk assessment, measurement of air, water and noise pollution; operationalizing emergency protocol; preparation of SEMP; Incident reporting, GRM, and stakeholder consultation. |
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22 |
Orientation on OHS to Project Directors |
1 |
May/June |
KTM |
N |
PDs |
20 |
Orient PDs on ADB's policy and project requirements on environmet, health and safety; action needed to commit safeguard and safety in project implementation; allocation of budget and staffing. |
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23 |
Development Projects and Impact on Natural Resources- for Wildlife Protection |
2.5 |
September |
Chitwan |
Y |
Project staff, DFO staff, safeguard staff |
25 |
Orient on planning, survey, identification of wildlife movement and design wildlife friendly infrastructure. |
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(c) Social and Environment Safeguards Combined |
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24 |
Basic Environmental and Social Safeguards Training |
4 |
April |
Bhairahawa |
Y |
Project staff |
25 |
Orientation on ADB's environmental and social safeguards requirements; safeguards provisions in project; improvement in monitoring and quality of compliance; CAP and penalty for noncompliance; grievance redress; safety requirements; and reporting. |
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25 |
Basic Environmental and Social Safeguards Training |
4 |
June |
Bardia |
Y |
Project staff |
25 |
Orientation on ADB's environmental and social safeguards requirements; safeguards provisions in project; improvement in monitoring and quality of compliance; CAP and penalty for noncompliance; grievance redress; safety requirements; and reporting. |
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Training Calendar 2025
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S.N. |
Training Program |
No. of Days |
Dates |
Location (Federal/ Provincial) |
Residential (Y/N) |
Targeted Participants |
No of Participants |
Objective of the Training |
Resource Persons (except ADB/Consultants) |
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1 |
Hands on Preparation on project financial statements |
3 |
10-12 Nov |
Pokhara |
Y |
all ongoing projects |
30 |
To ensure newly transferred accountants are |
ADB: D. Khadka, R. Tuladhar, A. Neupane |
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Training on procurement of works- small contracts |
3 |
10-12 Nov |
Pokhara (P) |
Y |
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30 |
Provide hands-on knowledge on preparation of bidding |
ADB: K. Mack & N. Chand, R. Tuladhar |
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3 |
Training on Contract management of small contracts |
3 |
22-24 Dec |
Pokhara (P) |
Y |
URLIP, NAFAHA, IMEP, RCIP-AF (project staff from province |
30 |
Provide hands-on knowledge on contract management of small contracts |
ADB: N. Chand |
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4 |
Basic Training on Environmental, OHS and Social Safeguards (RCIP-AF) |
4 |
24-27 Nov |
Chitwan |
Y |
RCIP-AF |
25 |
To make staff knowledgeable of protection of environmental, social and safety requirements to for making the projects environmental friendly, socially acceptable and have a safe working conditions. |
ADB: D.B. Singh, L. Sharma & B. Khatri |
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5 |
Advanced Training on Environmental Safegaurds and Safety |
5 |
8-12 Dec |
NRM |
Y |
EA/IA staff |
25 |
ADB has drafted OHS guidelines. Orientation to projects in using the guidelines will help in improving OHS quality of compliance in projects. |
ADB: D.B. Singh |
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Advance Training on OHS to Transport Sector |
3.5 |
15-18 Dec |
Bardibas |
Y |
staff and contractor of L-K road, K-K road, proposed NHP road and DOR staff. FCAN & SCAEP |
25 |
This is training to senior environment experts to upscale their knowledge on health and safety for improving overall quality of compliance in projects. |
ADB: D.B. Singh |
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7 |
GESI training for Project FESI focals and experts |
3 |
18-20 Dec |
Nagarkot |
Y |
New projects will be prioritized |
30 |
To effectively implement and monitor GESI action plan of the ADB assisted projects and reporting GESI results |
ADB: S. Khadka/R. Tuladhar |