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Balancing up, Down, and in: NGO Perspectives During Nepal’s Covid-19 Crisis
Published in Nonprofit Policy Forum, this study explores how varying forms of accountability relationships influenced the operational resilience of NGOs during Nepal’s Covid-19 crisis. Grounded in stakeholder and institutional theory, the research addresses three central questions: the impact of federal government restrictions on NGO operations, the effect of local government satisfaction on organizational resilience, and…
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Digital inequality and learning outcomes: evidence from Thailand
This article, published in the Journal of Education and Information Technologies (EAIT), contributes to ongoing discussions at the intersection of information technology and education. The study was led as an extension of my prior work with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), driven by a continued…
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Decolonize Civil Society Research
We propose a new collaborative model based on critical reflexivity, radical equality, and reciprocal feedback, where all team members have equal input on research decisions and authorship, and research outputs are made accessible to Southern scholars. While this approach may slow down the research process, we contend it produces more reliable and accurate findings while…
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Cultivating an Innovation Imperative: Rethinking NGO Governance for a Changing Nepal
Nepal’s civil society, with over 60,000 NGOs, significantly impacts development in healthcare, education, and social justice. However, declining foreign aid and emerging market-based solutions threaten their traditional roles. This article emphasizes the need for innovative governance to enhance resource acquisition and oversight, urging NGOs to adapt and prioritize creativity to thrive in a changing environment.
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