Dr. Prabin Manandhar

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

Constituency Development Fund: Learning from Past Experience

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar May 05, 2019

Nepal Investment Summit 2019: Learning from Past Experience

The summit will also be an opportunity to share information and exchange national and international experiences on investment.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Mar 27, 2019

International Day Of Happiness

Politicians are developing centralized “je garda ni hunchha” attitude, which is also against prosperity and happiness. Je garda ni hunchha (impunity) attitude has developed centralized mindset of the politicians that anything can be done without accountability.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Mar 15, 2019

COP24 Outcomes And Nepal’s Participation

On current targets, the world is set for 3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2100, which scientists say would be disastrous, resulting in mass migration and displacement caused by drought, floods, sea level rises, heat and cold waves, hunger, disease and conflict.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Dec 22, 2018

Politics Of Global Warming And COP24

What will Nepal do in COP24? No doubt, Nepal is most vulnerable to climate change and climate induced disasters while Nepal’s Green House Gas emission is around 0.027 percent of the global emission.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Dec 08, 2018

Tax-Performance Continuity

Citizens have shown dissatisfaction due to the increase in taxes. Local tax has also been increased on registration of vital statistics, citizenship recommendation, settlement, education, drinking water and waste. Citizens have expected improvements in service delivery under federalism, but there has been a burden in taxation without improvement in service delivery.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Aug 19, 2018

Breaking Centralized Federalism

The draft Integrity Policy and then the 8-point decisions from the Ministry of Home Affairs raised a serious concern about GO-I/NGO relationship

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Jul 01, 2018

Leaving No One Behind And Addressing Displaced Population

Everyone has the right to life and liberty. Like all human beings, refugees and displaced persons enjoy human rights that are articulated by international human rights instruments. Just like everyone else, refugees shouldn’t have to face discrimination.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Jun 16, 2018

Is Majority Government Not Sufficient For Stability And Prosperity?

Political stability does not only mean the continuation of the same political party or the prime minister in the government.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Mar 23, 2018

Save Federalism Before It Meets An Accident

Kathmandu bureaucracy is trying to keep power and resources within it wherever possible. On the other hand, local government units are not adequately resourced and empowered.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Mar 04, 2018