Published on: Mar 12, 2024
Following the implementation of the Promotion of Youth Engagement in Local Governance Process (PROYEL) project, funded by the European Union and Helvetas-Nepal, the youth of Bheri Municipality in Jajarkot District are developing the necessary skills to participate in the local governance process.
By Keshab Poudel | Mar 04, 2024
Many Dalit and backward women, such as Shiva Sati Sada, who previously lived in a subsistence-based society, have become entrepreneurs thanks to Helvetas Nepal's InElam Project. They now run small businesses and create jobs in their own locality. The Helvetas Nepal's InElam Project has helped them transition from housewives to business owners
By Keshab Poudel | Mar 08, 2024
One of the most important elements in investing in women in the Global South is ensuring access to education and skill development. Education serves as a foundational pillar for empowering women economically, socially, and politically.
By Dr. Prabin Manandhar | Mar 10, 2024
Nepal has had three governments in just 16 months, although Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda remains in power. In his recent reshuffle, PM Prachanda appointed 21 ministers from four political parties, including CPN-UML, Rastriya Swatantra Party, Janta Samajbadi Party, and CPN-US, while removing Nepali Congress. As no political party has a majority, it is likely that there will be more coalitions in the future. Maoist leader Prachanda believes that the Nepali Congress leaders' non-committal attitude towards the Maoist-Center is a key factor behind the current political developments, including the changing coalition. However, Nepal's politics over the past five decades has shown a fading ideology. There is no clear divide between left and right when it comes to sharing power, which remains a factor of instability, besides the geo-strategic position.
By Keshab Poudel | Mar 12, 2024