Nepal Education Reform: EU and UNICEF Support Inclusive School Sector Plan

31st August 2025, Kathmandu

Education is the foundation of opportunity, and Nepal is taking bold steps to make learning more inclusive, impactful, and future-ready.

Nepal Education Reform

Across Karnali, Madhesh, and Kathmandu, the European Union in Nepal, together with UNICEF and education partners, has been working hand-in-hand with governments, schools, civil society organizations, communities, and even theatre groups to reimagine education through inclusive dialogues.

Inclusive Dialogues: From Classrooms to Communities

These creative exchanges captured the realities on the ground—from the challenges faced by teachers and students to the opportunities hidden in local innovations. They also highlighted the positive impact already being made across communities and helped shape concrete action plans. Importantly, recommendations from these dialogues are not just ideas; they are being transformed into strategies ready for implementation.

Feeding Into Nepal’s School Education Sector Plan (SESP)

The learnings gathered through these grassroots efforts are now feeding into Nepal’s School Education Sector Plan (SESP). Under the leadership of the Government of Nepal, and with the support of the European Union, UNICEF, and education partners, the initiative ensures that national education strategies translate into local impact.

This bottom-up approach is vital—it bridges the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that strategies are not left on paper but are implemented where they matter most: in schools and communities.

Building a Future Where Every Child Can Thrive

The vision is clear: every child in Nepal should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. With collaborative efforts that involve not just policymakers but also parents, teachers, and local cultural groups, the education sector is moving towards a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable model.

Nepal’s Blueprint for Education Reform

Nepal’s Blueprint for Improved Education is here!

This blueprint represents more than a plan—it’s a commitment to the future of Nepal’s children. By connecting local realities with national strategies and by ensuring international cooperation meets community needs, Nepal is setting a new standard in education reform.

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