GOVERNANCE BLOG
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.
RECENT GOVERNANCE BLOG:
The Cost of Delay: Life Along Nepal’s Daunne Road Section
Author: Anima Singh Photo by: Anima Singh Road infrastructure is typically considered as a symbol of development and economic prosperity. In Nepal, national highway expansion projects are intended to enhance connectivity, shorten travel time, and boost trade and tourism. However, the development projects can create new hardships instead of solving existing problems, when they face
Rectifying Climate and Natural Resource Conflicts in Federal Nepal
Samir Bhattrai:
Explore how Nepal’s federal structure grapples with natural resource and climate conflicts. From hydropower disputes to community forest management, learn how overlapping jurisdictions, climate change, and social inequities challenge governance, and what solutions can foster inclusive, sustainable resource management across all three tiers of government.
Join the Conversation: Be a Voice in Transforming Governance Conflicts in Nepal!
Overwhelmed by the interest and contributions to the Governance and Climate 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!