The USAID/Nepal Sajhedari - Support to Federalism (STF) project is a six-year technical assistance project that aims to support the Government of Nepal (GoN) in the transition from a unitary state to a three-tiered federal system. This support will be focused on achievement of the following objectives: 1: The GoN creates sound policies and legislation that empower, finance and regulate provincial and municipal governments; 2: Provincial and municipal governments are more responsive, accountable, transparent and effective; and 3: Citizens and civil society organizations in the target municipalities are more involved in local decision-making and oversight.