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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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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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COVID-19 and non-governmental organisations in Nepal
This research note examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on NGOs in Nepal, revealing how they encountered increased demand for services, decreased funding, and challenges from state restrictions. Based on surveys conducted among 482 NGOs in 2020 and 2020-21, it emphasizes their critical role in recovery efforts.
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Which aid targets the poor at the sub-national level?
This study investigates sub-national targeting of foreign aid in Nepal, highlighting differences in allocation among bilateral, multilateral, INGO, and NGO aid. Using Geographically Weighted Regression models, it concludes that bilateral and multilateral aid more effectively reaches needy areas, with governance and institutional arrangements significantly influencing aid distribution.
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Spatial Differences in the Founding Pattern of Nongovernmental Organizations and Not-for-Profit Companies
This study analyzes the founding behavior of NGOs and NFCs in Nepal from 2012 to 2018, highlighting that they are more likely to establish in prosperous areas rather than those in need. Additionally, it finds that the density of existing organizations influences their emergence, and nighttime light data is a useful proxy for assessing community…
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