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.