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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.
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.
When Help Hurts
Brinda Adhikari
Agricultural subsidies could be seen as a cornerstone for developmental efforts to support smallholder farmers. These subsidies are the financial aid governmental and non-governmental agencies provide to support farmers, stabilize food prices, and ensure food security. They might take the form of direct payments to farmers, tax deductions and breaks, price support schemes, or subsidized inputs like fertilizers, seeds, and irrigation. In Nepal, where the agricultural sector employs 57.3% of the total population, and accounts for 24.1% of the national GDP, subsidies can be perceived as a major component of agricultural policy.
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!
