Is Foreign Aid Making A Difference? A Case Study of Sagarmatha National Park Forestry Project, Khumbu, Nepal

A community stakeholder approach reveals that foreign aid and NGO involvement in the Sagarmatha National Park Forestry Project (SNPFP) has had a positive impact on the Khumbu region of Nepal, particularly over its 30-year operation. The study highlights that local people are the most reliable indicators of project effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between communities, NGOs, and government for sustainable natural resource conservation and rural development. Key informant interviews were used to gauge experiences and perceptions, underscoring the need for localized insights in evaluating aid performance.

Bhatta, C., & Bardecki, M. (2020). Is Foreign Aid Making A Difference? A Case Study of Sagarmatha National Park Forestry Project, Khumbu, Nepal. New Angle: Nepal Journal of Social Science and Public Policy, 3(1), 84–97. https://doi.org/10.53037/na.v3i1.29