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.

Country Overview

Contact Information

Meghan Nalbo

Country Representative, Nepal

Address and Contact

P.O. Box 935 Buddhisagar Marg, Ward No. 3
Panipokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal

[email protected]

+977 (1) 454-3316

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.

People work to clear up disaster rubbish

Recent Publications

The Political Economy of Debt

Soaring public debt, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been in the cross-hairs of public debate. South Asia is at the epicenter of the debate. Sri Lanka…

Vibrant Information Barometer

Vibrant Information Barometer (VIBE) is a study report that identifies strengths and challenges and provides recommendations for enhancing Nepal’s information ecosystem. It is targeted to help the media industry, academicians,…

Formative Research on Child Trafficking Overview

This project employs formative research to generate evidence about child trafficking victims in three target sectors in Nepal—the adult entertainment sector, cross-border trafficking forced labor in brick kilns, garment and…

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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.

  • Ajay Das

    Ajay Das

    Program Director, Civil Society and Media, Nepal

  • Bishnu Adhikari

    Bishnu Adhikari

    Governance Director, Nepal

  • Carolyn O’Donnell

    Carolyn O’Donnell

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Director, Regional

  • Kamal Bista

    Kamal Bista

    Director, Finance and Grants, Nepal

  • Meghan Nalbo

    Meghan Nalbo

    Country Representative, Nepal

  • Parshuram Upadhyay

    Parshuram Upadhyay

    Senior Governance Advisor, Nepal

  • Pranaya Sthapi

    Pranaya Sthapi

    Project Director, Data for Development, Nepal

  • Preeti Thapa

    Preeti Thapa

    Deputy Country Representative, Nepal

  • Sumina Karki

    Sumina Karki

    Lead, Inclusive Governance, Nepal

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