KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The executive order by US President Donald Trump's administration has affected seven more programs designed by the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Finance said in a press release on Monday.
The ministry said that the three programs, namely Biodiversity; Provincial and Local Governance Support Program; and Climate Resilient Municipal Services Program, have been affected. "The government has received information that four programs related to education, health, agriculture, and statistics, which are being operated through the budget system of the Government of Nepal, have been suspended for 90 days as per the executive order issued by the US President on January 20, 2025,” the press release stated.
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The ministry also stated that it has not yet received any assistance for these programs that are in the planning stage.
"The United States of America, a friendly country, has been supporting the development of Nepal's economic, social, and infrastructure sectors for a long time. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been continuously operating various programs in Nepal through grant assistance since 1951," the statement said.
