CIRDAP is pleased to organize a webinar on the outcomes of the CIRDAP–LDTA project titled: “Empowering Local Governments through Gender-Responsive Budgeting: Nepal Experience” on February 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM (Bangladesh) | 10:45 AM (Nepal).TheLocal Development Training Academy (LDTA) is the esteemed link institute of CIRDAP in Nepal. Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB), along with gender equality and social inclusion audits, is a powerful tool for advancing gender equality and inclusive governance at the local level. In line with the Gender-Responsive Budgeting Guideline, 2077 (Province and Local Levels) of Nepal, annual budgets and development programs are expected to ensure gender mainstreaming and equitable allocation of public resources. To support this mandate, the Local Development Training Academy (LDTA), Nepal, conducted capacity-building training on gender-responsive budgeting for elected representatives and officials of Modi Rural Municipality, Sunwal Municipality, and Gramthan Rural Municipality. This webinar will highlight: Distinguished Speakers Mr. Jaya Krishna ShresthaDirector, Local Development Training Academy (LDTA), Nepal Ms. Nigma TamrakarConsultant (LDTA) – Gender, Social Inclusion & Women Empowerment Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94561054492?pwd=f2IuOsOBqIaDUla8iMlg6t5ze3dagg.1  Meeting ID: 945 6105 4492 Passcode: 844515  Join Instructions:https://zoom.us/meetings/94561054492/invitations?signature=ga6sP59cImxOkqZ3PUGByfjJYLWD3SYCAMzpsUhfW_8  We cordially invite policymakers, local government representatives, development practitioners, gender specialists, academics, and other interested stakeholders to join this webinar. Your participation and insights would be highly valuable. We would also appreciate it if you could share this invitation within your professional network to help broaden the reach and impact of this important discussion.

CIRDAP knowledge series is going to organize the next webinar, ‘Empowering Smallholders: Seed System Innovation for Rural Growth’ is going to be held (Thursday), January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Bangladesh time (10:30 a.m. India time). Dr. Swati Nayak, Scientist and South Asia Lead– Seed System and Product Management, Rice Breeding Innovation Department, CGIAR International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), will be joining as the distinguished specialist and speaker of the webinar. Click here to join the webinar https://zoom.us/j/94880692791?pwd=bdCMbPf5d5cP9zrcnSKWSEly6bO54d.1 Meeting ID: 948 8069 2791 Passcode: 497248 — Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/94880692791/invitations?signature=zRur88TmvD0BM-uVbz86XCULcJZy5349SJb4Q_-wR74 Mark Your Calendars! Your insights and participation would be highly valuable to this webinar.We would greatly appreciate it if you could also circulate this invitation within your network to help broaden the impact!