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 2025

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)

1

Hands on Preparation on project financial statements

3

10-12 Nov

Pokhara

Y

all ongoing projects

30

To ensure newly transferred accountants are
trained on preparation of project financial statement

ADB: D. Khadka, R. Tuladhar, A. Neupane
TA: Suman Sharma, FM Expert

2

Training on procurement of works- small contracts

3

10-12 Nov

Pokhara (P)

Y
  1. NAFAHA, and IMEP (project staff from provinces)

30

Provide hands-on knowledge on preparation of bidding

ADB: K. Mack & N. Chand, R. Tuladhar
TA: Suman Sharma & Procurement Expert

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
TA: Suman Sharma & Contract Management Expert

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
TA: Suman Sharma and two experts

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
TA: CDRC consultants

6

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
TA: CDRC consultants

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
TA: Suman Sharma, GESI consultant