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Ottawa, Canada August 13, 2010
Dr. Ambika Prasad AdhikariArizona State University
Regional Coordinator for Americas, NRNA - ICC
A Pre-Business Plan
To present an outline of a pre-business plan for the OUN
Highlight the structure of the OUN
Identify potential international funding opportunities
Identify potential domestic funding opportunities
Outline the fundraising strategies
Identify potential partners
Formulate the steps necessary for collaborative approach with the Government of Nepal
Delineate the next steps towards establishing the OUN
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External Collaborative partners NRNA through SKIE
CFFN, Canada
The Core Proponent Team (Dhakal, Adhikari, and Rasali)
OUN Strategy Committee
Government of Nepal GoN (Education Ministry)
Nepali partners: Universities, Non-profits and other
Organizations (TU)
International partners: Athabasca University, Canada
and University of Houston, USA, and other institutions
The North American and larger Nepali Diaspora
Government of Nepal
Legal authority, Endorsements,
Ownership, Management
Administration
CFFN
Content Development
External Liaison in Canada and
USA
NRNA
External Collaboration
Fund Raising
Volunteer Distant Faculty
Institutions of Distance and
On-site Education, Non-profits
OUN
InitiativeOUN
Initiative
OUN
GoN (Owner or
Stakeholder)
CFFN
(Partner)
International Financing
Institutions and Domestic
Partners
NRNA
(Partner or Part
Owner)
NRNANRNA
SKIE Task Force
Distance Education Sub-Task Force
Core Proponent Team
Dr. Pramod Dhakal
Dr. Ambika Adhikari
Dr. Drona Rasali
Government of Nepal
Education Ministry has
already prepared initial
documents about the
target students,
structure of the
university and initial
financial estimates.
Details are under
discussion.
A bill related to Open
University is under
preparation and may be
introduced in the
Nepali Parliament soon.
It is likely to be an
umbrella bill
facilitating the opening
of new universities with
relative ease.
HQ in Paklihawa/Lumbini,
(Rupendehi) - Tentative
Total initial student
population: 2,000
Eventual student
population: 25,000 over
10 years
Liaison offices in east,
central, west, and far-
west, Himalayan and
southern regions
Public University of GON
with solid support from NRNA
Computing and internet
system of the university
Publications of the university
to supplement online and
distance education
Outreach resource centers
established in strategic
locations across the country.
Degrees: Graduate degrees Graduate Diplomas
& Certificates Bachelor degrees Associate degree
for Vocational education
Dual degrees Undergraduate
Diplomas
Disciplines and
Programs
Education
Finance and
Management
Rural Technologies
Engineering & IT
Mathematics and
Science
Employed Individuals
• Individuals employed by Government
• Employed by NGO
• Employed by local and national Private agencies
Women
• Women
• Young and old women
• Women most likely to go to the middle east or India for employment
Remote and Marginalized
• People who are unable to move to urban areas
• Rural , remote and marginalized groups who have limited access to education
• Unemployed youth
Adults
• Adult student candidates
• Retired Military personnel and civil servants
• Returnees from foreign temporary employment
Target Students of OUN
Internet, Computers, telephone, FM Radios and Study
materials
Computers and Laptops
Power supply: Hydro, Solar, Battery
Internet Broadband and Radio
Technical support and repair and maintenance facilities in dispersed
locations
•MIT $100 Laptops
•UN support and contribution
•Existing network providers
•Mahabir Pun project
•Radio program for lectures
•Telephones
•Television
•University to work with GON agencies to make libraries in key locations with available power
Basic Infrastructure for the OUN
•network Existing providers
•Mahabir Pun project
Partner Focus Status
Government of
Nepal
Regulations, in-kind support,
land
MoU being discussed
NRNA Fund and educational Resources Initiator and primary
stakeholder
CFFN Canada liaison, pedagogical
development
Primary stakeholder and
secretariat
Mahabir Pun Wireless In discussion
EDTV TV Channels for education In discussion for an MoU
Athabasca
University
Content development, technical
advice, initial models
Solid support from the
start, model
University of
Houston
Program development Pledge of technical
support
Cost Type USD
Millions
Remarks
Total initial establishment cost 25 A detailed analysis can only be
done after consulting with GON
GON part in the establishment (land, in
kind, staff support and cash)
8 To be determined after consultation
with GON
External funding needed initially for
establishment: IFIs Grants and Loans
15 This amount to be sought as grant
mostly and some loan. Possible
donors might be WB, ADB,
Foundations and private sector
internationally and in Nepal
NRNA and Diaspora in kind and cash
support
2 This is the time and labor cost of all
the volunteer hours, organizing,
managing and networking with IFIs
Annual operating costs 5 Organizing computing, internet,
faculty, administration and other
costs
Grants and loans from IFIs for operation 3 Possible donors might be WB, ADB,
Foundations and private sector
internationally and in Nepal
Regular annual income from investments
and endowments – for operating costs*
2 Stock investments, land and building
investments and rents, interests,
dividends and other income
* Endowment, investments and sustainability issues will be addressed in a separate plan
Sliding scale fees for
students
Abundant scholarships
for eligible students
Government programs:
where government
supports eligible
students
Private bank and other
loans
NRNA scholarships
Endowment
Investments
Long term supporting
mechanisms from
international and
multilateral institutions
Private foundation
support for 5-10 years
Tuition and payments for students from Employers
•Sliding scale
•Scholarships
Government contribution
•Government research contribution
•Private sector research contribution
•Diaspora contribution
•Support from non-profits
Investments in stock and lands
•Investment in rental properties in on headquarter campus
•Investment in Electrical power generation and Interest systems
Interest from Endowments funds
•Named scholarships
•Named donations for school names
•Named faculty positions
NRNA/CFFN obtains
endorsement from the
Government and
becomes a partner with
GON
The NRNA/CFFN Proponent Team
approaches international
funding Institutions (IFI)
The proponent
team negotiates with the IFI’s on
behalf of the GON
Once proper funding is identified, GON enters
into the negotiation and signs
agreement
The proponent team works on this on an ongoing
fashion
Proponent Team also mobilizes funding support from the Diaspora
The proponent
team organizes ongoing funding drives
Concept Paper on OUN by the proponent team, consolidated after Houston conference in May 2010. Initial business plan development. Revised in Ottawa in August 2010
MOU between NRNA, CFFN and GON to delineate NRNA/CFFN role. GON provides endorsement and official backing to the efforts of the proponent team
The Proponent team prepares ideas on what support can be mobilized from outside and prepares a business plan
The proponent team reaches out to potential international donors, Diaspora donors, and Nepal-based supporters for initial seed money
Work with GON/OUN towards content development and implementation. Hire an external international and domestic consultant to prepare a comprehensive business plan
NRNA ICC accepted this initiative as one of its programs within and through SKIE
Core proponent team organized
Concept paper is done
Sit visits to one Open university completed
NRNA delivered letter to Nepali PM
NRNA-GoN MOU is being reviewed
Initial contacts established with some external partners
Initial contacts established with GON and TU
Initial contacts established with selected IFI's
An extensive outreach process has begun
Athabasca University and University of Houston have pledged logistic and advisory support
First workshop concluded in Houston in May 201 and second scheduled in Ottawa in August 2010
Finalize and obtain an MOU with GON with specific role for the proponent team
Seek US $300,000 to prepare a detailed business plan.
In consultation with GON develop a detailed business plan and program for the university
The proponent team and NRNA/CFFN to take on the well delineated role on the establishment of the OUN
Mainly support GON in two fields: fund mobilization and technical cooperation in pedagogy and distance teaching
MOU with GON Detailed Business Plan (BP)
Detailed Business Plan Approved by GoN and Endorsement Letter
Given (BP)
Proponent Team Begins Implementing the BP
