ICIMOD to have own building

December 10, 2001
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The foundation stone for the building of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) was laid Monday at Khumaltar in Lalitpur district, an announcement said.

A 30 ropani (1.5 ha) plot for the headquarters was donated by the government to the Kathmandu-based international organization last October. ICIMOD works is all eight counries of the Hindu Kush-Himalaya.

“The move from rented buildings to a custom-built property will be a mark of maturity for the organization which will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.

“It will set the path for ICIMOD to consolidate and expand, and bring Nepal firmly to the forefront of regional efforts in mountain development,” an announcement said.