Nepal
About Our Work in Nepal
In Nepal, we support the country’s vision for sustainable economic prosperity, women’s empowerment, and climate resilience through research, knowledge exchange, and the establishment of more inclusive and accountable democratic governance practices. In partnership with government and civil society, we help advance inclusive economic development, conflict mitigation and resolution, women’s voice and leadership, and cooperation among policymakers, communities, and private sector stakeholders on climate action and human security.
Contact Information
Address and Contact
The Asia Foundation – Nepal P.O. Box 935 Buddhisagar Marg, Ward No. 3 Panipokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal
[email protected]
+977 (1) 454-3316
News from Nepal
Learn about our latest work and development approaches.
What We Do
Support for alternative dispute resolution during Covid-19
Formal and informal justice system agencies have had to limit or suspend operations during Covid, causing devastating impacts for vulnerable populations.
With increasing concerns regarding access to justice, the Foundation’s Subnational Governance Program provided alternative dispute resolutions–dialogue, and community-based justice programs that helped to reduce the burden on formal judicial mechanisms. Throughout the pandemic, these networks played a crucial role in coordinating Covid-19 containment strategies, sharing health information, and distributing relief. The Foundation also continued to support 74 judicial committees and 23 dialogue forums across the seven newly established federal provinces serving 6,000 community members.
Long-term impacts of a devastating earthquake
In 2015, Nepal was reeling from a colossal earthquake that killed and injured thousands, destroyed homes, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure.
Over the course of reconstruction, the Foundation launched a social impacts monitoring project to develop an accurate picture of long-term disaster effects, recovery patterns, and evolving needs. Over the five years since the earthquake, The Independent Impacts and Recovery Monitoring Project has collected data from thousands of affected households. Findings collected made it possible to illustrate a detailed and evolving portrait of the nation’s recovery and remaining challenges, while also assisting the Nepal Reconstruction Authority to develop effective approaches for disaster response.
Recent Publications
The Political Economy of Debt
Vibrant Information Barometer
Formative Research on Child Trafficking Overview
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Staff in Nepal
Mission-driven and multidisciplinary, our staff bring a broad range of talents and backgrounds to their work every day.
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Ajay Das
Program Director, Civil Society and Media, Nepal
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Bishnu Adhikari
Governance Director, Nepal
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Carolyn O’Donnell
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Director, Regional
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Kamal Bista
Director, Finance and Grants, Nepal
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- Senior Leadership
Meghan Nalbo
Country Representative, Nepal
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Parshuram Upadhyay
Senior Governance Advisor, Nepal
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Pranaya Sthapi
Project Director, Data for Development, Nepal
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- Senior Leadership
Preeti Thapa
Deputy Country Representative, Nepal
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