UNESCO
UNESCO Kathmandu
Representation for
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Nepal
The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu was established in 1998. Since then, the Office has grown into an established programme and advocacy agency in UNESCO's fields of competence, namely education, sciences, culture, communication and information, with the aim to contributing to building peace, alleviating poverty, and fostering sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.
Highlights
Key Figures
timeline
95%
Literacy rate
amongst people aged 15 to 24
Over 100 journalists trained in physical and online safety measures for reporting
UNESCO Sites & Designations
News
UNESCO Publications and reports
Reactive monitoring mission to Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha, World Heritage Property, Nepal
December 2005
UNESCO