Safe Motherhood in Nepal

Well planned and managed infrastructure is a must for creating an enabling environment for better health services and for the retention of human resources. The support being provided by SSMP in this respect is described; firstly in terms of ongoing construction projects. The effects of budget capping by DfID have been to some extent mitigated by provision of government funding. The technical support being provided from SSMP in the whole process of infrastructural development is described; this work is based upon the need to ensure that SSMP-funded construction projects go ahead promptly and to a good standard. However where possible, a systematic approach to improving construction practice and standards in general is taken. A comprehensive set of proposals for the ways in which SSMP can take this work forward, are set out.