Media
Sikshak Masik
Sikshak Masik is a monthly magazine. Niti Foundation has collaborated with Sikshak to support Niti to strengthen capacity of local journalists and community to investigate and disseminate programs on community issues in hydropower development under MaRPEG Program. Under this program, Sikshak produce informative content [...]
George Varughese’s op-ed on federalism for Nepali Times
In August, Niti Foundation Senior Strategic Advisor George Varughese wrote an op-ed piece for the Nepali Times entitled “Share Rule and Self Rule” which discussed challenges and opportunities concerning the implementation of federalism in light of constitutional sovereignty and rule of law in Nepal. The op-ed, which ca [...]
Balananda Paudel discusses local government and federalism on Kantipur Live TV
In May 20, 2018 Niti Foundation Senior Fellow Balananda Paudel participated in a panel on Kantipur Live TV about local government and federalism in Nepal, along with a number of other key stakeholders. The hour-long discussion explored some of the issues that have arisen since the formation of local governments last ye [...]
Challenges in the Construction of Transmission line
As Nepal moves ahead with hydropower generation projects, it is also in the process of expanding its power distribution system by building transmission lines. Transmission lines are necessary for transporting electrical power from the substation where it is generated to the various distribution units, and then (eventua [...]
Policy Diagnostic
This report aims to help develop an inclusive policy process that honors Nepal’s cultural values and fully utilizes its wealth of human capital. In 2010, Niti Foundation with Support from The Asia Foundation (TAF) Nepal commissioned this study as part of its effort to build sustainable, in-country capacity for policy d [...]
Basic information about hydropower
This report provides basic information regarding the hydropower sector and some ideas for establishing a favorable environment for state, public, and private-sector actors moving forward. Nepal has great potential for hydropower development beyond its current installed capacity due to the nature of the country’s river [...]