A Brief Introduction of KMC

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1 September 7-9, 2017 Melaka, Malaysia Presented By Suman Adhikari Chief Public Private Partnership Unit KATHMANDU METROPOLITAN CITY AND Sanjib Dhakal Director Environment Conservation Initiative Nepal

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3 A Brief Introduction of KMC CAPITAL AND LARGEST METROPLOTAN CITY OF NEPAL KNOWN AS CITY OF TEMPLE BOWL SHAPED VALLEY TOTAL POPULATION: 1,006,656 ( According to census 2011) MALE: 532,728(52.9%) FEMALE: 473,928(47.1%)

4 A Brief Introduction of KMC TOTAL AREA: 5,067 hector (50.60 Sq Km) KMC IS DIVIDED INTO 35 WARDS EACH WARD CONSISTS OF A WARD SECRETARY TOTAL NO. OF STAFF: 2,115 6 DEPARTMENTS, 15 DIVISIONS, 33 SECTIONS

5 Organization chart

6 Kathmandu Metropolitan City Map

7 KMC Profile The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level in the bowl-shaped valley in central Nepal surrounded by four major mountains, namely: Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri.

8 It is inhabited by 1,006,656 (2013) people. The Kathmandu valley with its three districts including Kathmandu District accounts for a population density of only 97 per square kilometers, whereas Kathmandu Metropolitan City has a density of 13,225 per square kilometres.

9 Kathmandu is not only the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal but also the headquarters of the Central Region (Madhyamanchal) among the five development regions.

10 The Central region has three zones namely, Bagmati, Narayani and Janakpur. Kathmandu is located in the Bagmati Zone Kathmandu, as the gateway to Nepal Tourism, is the nerve centre of the country s economy. With the most advanced infrastructure among urban areas in Nepal, Kathmandu's economy in tourism sector accounting for 3.8% of the GDP in (it had declined since then due to political unrest but now has gone up again).

11 The city s rich history is nearly 2000 years old, as inferred from an inscription formed in the valley. Its religious affiliations are dominantly Hindu followed by Buddhism. People of other religious beliefs also live in Kathmandu giving it a cosmopolitan culture. Nepali is the common language of the city, though many speak the Nepal Bhasa Newari as it is the center of the Newar people and culture. English is understood by all of the educated population of the city. The literacy rate is 98% in the city.

12 Kathmandu is now the premier cultural and economic hub of Nepal and is considered to have the most advanced infrastructure among urban areas in Nepal. From the tourism, economic and cultural point of view, the sister citiy namely of Patan (Lalitpur) and Bhaktapur ( Bhadgaon) are integral to Kathmandu.

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14 Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is finally waking up to the idea of a green city, albeit in a modest way. KMC in coordination with Department of Forests (DoF) had allocated a total budget of Rs. 500,000 for launching tree plantation programme in open spaces and along the riversides of the valley. In an attempt to make the Capital a clean and green city, KMC had planned tree plantation to support environment for coming sensation.

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16 SWOT analysis of policy effectiveness of urban management strategies Local Self Governance Act, 1999 Institutional Establishment :Department of physical Planning and Management, Urban Greenery promotion Section in Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office

17 Strengths of KMC for implementing urban management strategies Legal and institutional provision: Local Selfgovernance Act, 1998(Section # 96) Physical Planning Department under the Chief Executive Officer Having sufficient no of staff with KMC Having sufficient Public lands under KMC s preservation

18 Weaknesses of KMC for implementing urban management strategies Rapid Urbanization No Local Elected Body since a long time Frequent Changes of Executive Officer No Proper Coordination with Central Government : Ministry of Physical Planning, Ministry of Forest and other relevant organizations No Public Accountability

19 Opportunities in implementing urban management strategies Donor Agencies are willing to fund the issue Private sector is conscious about the issue Improved Urban Beautification

20 Threats in implementing urban management strategies All Urban Dwellers are not Conscious on the issue of Green Growth, which may lead to oppose the concept, Politicking the Issue Political Protection for High Emission Vehicles Unplanned Settlements No Adequate Space for Green Growth and new construction.

21 National/Local Plan to implement urban management strategies An integrated Master plan on urban beautification and greenery promotion for 5 years will be implemented from Fiscal year 069/70 which would leads to kathmandu a world class city among the World and top city within the South Asia from the point of view of urban beautification ( Kathmandu declaration 2011)

22 Activities to address the issue of implementing urban management strategies Greenery and Park Development Programme, Traffic Island and Roadside Plantation Balaju Park, Ratna Park, Shankh Park and Rani Pokhari,Maitighar Mandala, over head bridge and many more...

23 Ratna Park

24 Maitighar

25 Programmes to raise awareness Collaborative efforts with Local Communities and NGOs/CBOs have been implemented Awareness raising Activities on Solid Waste Management Awareness on Separation and Segregation of biodegradable and non-degradable waste Awareness on Building code and Implementation of Urban Management policy.

26 Key challenges No existence of Local Legal Bodies since 2001 No ownership by the community No Authority to Employee No proper plan or vision for Urban Management Never got priority in National or Local plan

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