A Study on Assessing the Implementation Planning Process of Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) of Nepal; A Case Study in Dolpa District

Abstract

This paper attempted to explore the status of implementation of Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) framework in Nepal. It has explored the people participation during implementation planning phase and factors influencing its implementation the local level. The research examined the Implementation of LAPA Framework, 2011 at local level, particularly VDC and assessing the beneficiaries’ opinion towards its implementation. The study is of explorative and descriptive nature which was done on purposive/convenience basis in Likhu and Raha VDCs of Dolpa District, Nepal. The data for analysis was collected using the mixed method: qualitative and quantitative through Key Informant Interview, Focal Group discussion and questionnaire surveys. The argument set in this study was the implementation of LAPA framework at local level in Nepal depends upon the authority, participation, inter-organizational coordination and human & financial resources. The analysis of the data attempts to show the bivariate relationship between the dependent variable- implementation of LAPA framework, 2011 and independent variables- authority, participation, inter-organizational coordination and human & financial resources. The findings revealed that there is not a significant relationship between authority, participation, human resource and implementation of LAPA. However, ratio of female participation and financial resource; among all, is significantly influencing the implementation of LAPA at local level. Additionally, the findings revealed that financial resource, skills and expertise of human resource, top down decisions regarding the plans and budget are the constraint for implementation of LAPA at local level.