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Local Governance in Nepal-Part 1

–Professor Rabindra Khanal, Kathmandu, Nepal  Introduction to the study: The concept of local governance has emerged as a significant issue in the process of democratization. The third wave of democracy, mentioned by Huntington, has brought new challenges to the existing systems around the world for greater participation of the people in decision making processes which […]

Status and Issues of Water Resources in the context of Nepal-Part 1

-Professor Dr. Narendra Man Shakya Water Resources Engineering Institute of Engineering Tribhuvan University, Nepal General: Nepal is endowed with abundant water resources from the availability point of view. The waters are regarded as the key strategic natural resources having the potential to be the catalyst for all round development and economic growth of the country. […]

Nepal’s Agenda at the United Nations: Issues and Positions in the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly-Part 2

Concluding part – Madhu Raman Acharya Former Foreign Secretary, Nepal & Ambassador to Bangladesh Future of the implementation of the SDGs: Among other things, the corona virus pandemic has undermined the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is also likely to affect the funding commitments that is required for implementing the SDGs globally. […]

Nepal: Exploring the possibility and Challenges of Domestic and Regional Connectivity through Inland Waterways-2

– Dikshya Singh, Research officer South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), Nepal It gives rise to the possibility of renewed interest in reinvigorating development of these rivers in the Nepali side to make them suitable for water transport. Access to NW-1 would also open gates for Nepal to gain access to Bangladesh’s […]

Nepal’s Agenda at the UNs Issues and Positions in the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly-Part 1

– Madhu Raman Acharya. Former Foreign Secretary, Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Context: As usual, the 76th Session of the General Assembly is being held in usual structure and format. The theme of this year’s General Assembly is “Building resilience through hope – to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, […]