Dr. Prabin Manandhar

2022 Global Hunger Index and the Global South

Nepal ranks 81st out of 121 countries with a score of 19.1 which places Nepal at a moderate hunger level

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Oct 23, 2022

Break Kathmandu-Centric Federalism

Growing urbanization is inevitable, but federalism is not able to promote balanced urban growth and services in the country. People are coming to the capital due to a lack of employment opportunities and quality health and education services at the province and local levels.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Oct 01, 2022

International Women’s Day: Break The Bias

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, during self or home quarantine, domestic violence has significantly grown with multiple impacts on women’s wellbeing, their mental and physical health, and their ability to participate and lead in the recovery of society.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Mar 08, 2022

Political Economy Of Slower Population Growth In Nepal

Nepal’s population has now reached 29 million. The low fertility rate and out-migration have been cited as the main causes of the slowest population growth.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Jan 30, 2022

Conflict Of Interest In Public Institutions In Nepal

There is a need to study political appointments and procurement decisions from the perspective of conflict of interest, and raise public awareness for effective identification of potential conflict of interest and management

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Jan 15, 2022

International Women’s Day: Gender Equality In COVID-19 Response

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Mar 07, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination And Leave No One Behind Agenda

Through the pledge to Leave No One Behind, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are designed to bring the world to several life-changing ‘zeros’, including zero poverty, hunger, AIDS and discrimination against women and girls.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Dec 10, 2020

Young People’s Commitments In COVID-19 Response

The COVID-19 poses considerable risks to young people in the fields of education, mental health and employment. Women and girls are at heightened risk of domestic violence, inadequate access of essential health care and economic insecurity.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Sep 26, 2020

World Humanitarian Day 2020: Significance And Importance

Humanitarian workers manage and develop emergency response programs, and typically operate in front line conditions, helping communities to rebuild their lives after disasters, to become more resilient to future crises, to advocate for their voices to be heard, and to build lasting and sustainable peace and development in areas hit by human or natural disasters.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Aug 17, 2020

World Humanitarian Day 2020

Around the world, humanitarian action is saving lives and minimizing human suffering every day while confronting several challenges.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Jul 29, 2020

Living With COVID-19

We don’t know when the vaccine will be available. There is worrying possibility that this coronavirus might never go away like influenza

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Jul 04, 2020

Border Dispute Between Nepal And India

Locals protested against the above encroachments and constructions, but the politically divided Nepal could not take a firm national stance on them

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar May 24, 2020

COVID-19 and Frontline Workers

Humanitarian staff and incentive workers have minimal protection and exposed to personal danger in any disaster response including the COVID-19

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar May 04, 2020

COVID-19 And Nepalese Migrant Workers at Nepal-India Border

Nepalese migrant workers, some 500, at the Nepal-India border are doubly victimized, first they lost their employment and second they were not allowed to enter Nepal

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Apr 13, 2020

COVID-19 And Mental Health

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Apr 05, 2020

Forced Migration, Social Capital And Resilience Building

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Feb 24, 2020

Stable Government But Unstable Governance

Centralization continues on many fronts as the Kathmandu politicians and bureaucracy are trying to keep power and resources within them wherever possible. This had hindered local development in Nepal.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Aug 02, 2019

Flooding And Political Economy

Nepal is exposed to multiple recurrent hazards. Due to climate change, monsoon patterns are changing that add further complexity in the preparation for more extreme weathers

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Jul 19, 2019