Blogs
The Governance Blog series aims to spark meaningful dialogue on governance conflicts in Nepal, focusing on issues such as natural resource and environmental disputes, development challenges, political conflicts and ethnocultural tensions. By bringing diverse voices together, the series explores the causes, impacts and potential solutions to these conflicts, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in shaping Nepal’s federal governance. Through expert insights, personal experiences and creative ideas, this platform seeks to drive transformative discussions for better governance and social harmony.
Unlocking Potential or Sticking to Tradition in Agri-Value Chain: An Insight from Farmers of Surkhet
Astha Pokharel-
Surkhet, located in Karnali Province, serves as the provincial capital. Birendanagar, Surkhet is an agricultural hub and plays a key role in farming and marketing agricultural products in this region. For many farmers, this farming practice acts as an ancestral profession, with individuals choosing thetraditional way of farming passed down by their ancestors. Before moving into the ideas of the value chain, it is essential to capture opinions of Surkhet’s farmers on their production practices. Are they satisfied with their agricultural occupation? What motivates them to farm, and what expectations do they have from the farming system?
State’s role in abolishment of Discrimination against Dalit
Ratnapriya Sinha-
Equality is a key principle in both international human rights and national constitutions, seen in the French Revolution’s Declaration, the U.S. Fourteenth Amendment, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In Nepal, the Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law and supports affirmative action for marginalized groups like Dalits. Yet, despite these legal protections, Dalits still face discrimination and exclusion due to the caste system, limiting their access to education, healthcare, and jobs.
Join the Conversation: Be a Voice in Transforming Governance Conflicts in Nepal!
Overwhelmed by the interest and contributions to the Governance Blog series, we’re excited to announce the continuation of the series. Share your thoughts, case studies or creative ideas on federalism in Nepal, focusing on conflicts around natural resources, development, politics or ethnocultural issues.
This is your chance to highlight solutions, explore impacts or bring marginalized voices to light. Whether you’re an academic, practitioner, activist or a passionate storyteller, your insights could shape the discourse on governance conflicts in Nepal.
🔗 Submit Your Blog: blog@socialchange.org.np
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📅 Deadline: Rolling, but submit before mid-month for next month’s publication.
📢 Let’s drive change together!
