National Chapter : Nepal

The National Chapter of Nepal was established in 2001 in Kathmandhu and is hosted by the Municipality Association of Nepal (MUAN).

MUAN is actively encouraging local authorities to join CITYNET and currently 30 out of 58 have become members (nine full and 21 associate members).


The Nepal National Chapter is largely oriented by the Mumbai Declaration of 2004 and the Kathmandu Plan of Actions of 2007, both of which have been experiencing considerable progress as long term commitments. The two declarations have been designed to achieve the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by improving the infrastructural, governmental, and civic-empowerment capacities at all levels with Action Plans. Nepal National Chapter has made substantial progress in the focus on MDGs. Furthermore, the Joint Office in Nepal, composed of CITYNET Nepal National Chapter, United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC) and Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN) have established a website as a means to advocate MDGs-oriented local governments.