The German Development Service (DED) is one of the German governmental organisations of development co-operation responsible for personnel co-operation. Since its foundation in 1963, more than 15.000 technical assistants committed themselves to improve the living conditions in Asia, Africa and Latin America. DED combines professional and intercultural skills with social commitment in order to put democratic principles into practice.

DED started its programme in Nepal in 1968. Until today, more than 400 technical assistants have worked in various Nepalese programmes and projects. As part of the German development co-operation, DED works in the priority areas negotiated between the Nepalese and the German governments. Currently, the DED technical assistants work only in the priority area "Strengthening of Local Self-Governance and Civil Society". The contribution of DED is concentrated in the following work fields:

• Local Government
• Civil Society
• Rural Development

Contact.

DED Office Kathmandu
P.O. Box 442
Kathmandu
Nepal
Phone: +977 1 5526885
Fax: +977 1 5537454
Email: npl@ded.de