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Policy Brief on the Draft Association Act, 2025 of Nepal
This policy brief argues though the draft association act, 2025 responds to legitimate concerns about administrative coherence, accountability, federal alignment, and foreign funding oversight, its chosen instruments are disproportionate to those stated goals, overly centralized, and likely to restrict associational freedom. The analysis examines four key dimensions: establishment and registration, operational scope, state supervision, and…
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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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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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