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करारका कर्मचारीको व्यवस्थापन तथा नियमन: पारदर्शिता, मेरिटोक्रेसी र जवाफदेहिताको सुनिश्चितता

यस नीतिले नेपालका स्थानीय तहमा व्याप्त अपारदर्शी करार नियुक्ति र राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेपलाई अन्त्य गर्न डिजिटल लोकतन्त्रको अवधारणा प्रस्ताव गर्दछ। एकीकृत डिजिटल पोर्टल, e-contract र कार्यसम्पादनमा आधारित (KPI) प्रणालीमार्फत भर्ना प्रक्रियालाई पारदर्शी र उत्तरदायी बनाउने यसको मुख्य लक्ष्य हो। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाबाट पाइलट परियोजनाका रूपमा सुरु गरिने यो मोडेलले पहुँचका आधारमा नभई प्रविधि र योग्यता (Meritocracy) का आधारमा कर्मचारी व्यवस्थापन गरी सार्वजनिक सेवाको गुणस्तर सुधार्ने मार्गप्रशस्त गर्नेछ।

7 min

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blog

Youth For Reform- NPF

06/04/2026 6:12 AM

Events

An Information Session on Public Policy and Technology with Prakriti Bhattarai Basnet

On July 18, 2026, National Policy Forum (NPF) organized an information session webinar titled "Public Policy and Purpose: How I Found My Path Around Technology Policy" featuring tech policy expert and Oxford alumna, Prakriti Bhattarai Basnet.

5 min

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Report

Anweiti Upadhyay

19/07/2026 2:43 PM

Policy Brief

From Degrees to Development: Reorienting Nepal's Higher Education System for a Scientific and Technology-Driven Economy

Comprehensive policy brief with evidence, international benchmarks, and recommendations to close Nepal's technological manpower gap and align higher education with long-term economic transformation.

5 min

Tags:

Education

STEM

National Policy Forum

21/05/2026 2:23 AM

Economic Reform & Governance

Nepal Government Policies and Programs for the Fiscal Year 2083/84

The government’s roadmap for FY 2083/84 focuses on good governance and economic recovery, driven by a 100-point reform agenda and a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption to ensure sustainable social justice

5min

Tags:

Economic Reform

Governance

National Policy Forum

13/05/2026 2:17 PM

Policy Brief

Nepal's Seven Ordinances of 2083: Reform Agenda or Democratic Shortcut?

A quick breakdown of the seven ordinances introduced to reform governance, regulate cooperatives, and improve public systems

7 min

Tags:

policy

National Policy Forum

06/05/2026 3:15 AM

Digital Rights

Digital Platforms in the Internet Age: Who Controls What We See Online?

Digital Platforms in the Internet Age explores how Big Tech has become the "de facto regulator" of global speech. It examines the shift from public law to private algorithms, where corporate terms often override constitutional rights. To ensure digital fairness, the piece advocates for a multi-stakeholder approach—uniting the state, platforms, and civil society to protect user rights and transparency.

7 min

Tags:

Platform Governance

Digital platform

Sanjina Kshetri

02/05/2026 6:07 PM

Energy Policy

Wires, Water, and Willpower: The Evolution of Energy Policy in Nepal

A historical analysis of Nepal’s electricity sector, tracing how institutional frameworks, private sector integration, and regulatory evolution have shaped the energy landscape. Discover how policy has acted as the steering wheel for Nepal's journey from darkness to a power-exporting future.

7 min

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blog

Energy Policy

Electricity

Sandip Paudel

20/04/2026 1:56 PM

Opinion

Abolishing Exams Is Not the Answer: Nepal's Hasty Retreat from Assessment

Abolishing exams for Grades 1–5 without a solid plan risks hiding "learning poverty" and setting students up for future failure. Instead of total removal, Nepal should implement a phased pilot program and reform assessments to focus on critical thinking.

7 min

Tags:

Education

Yogesh Dhungana

17/04/2026 2:48 AM

Energy Policy

Nepal’s Energy Transition Gap: A Push Towards Clean Energy

Nepal has 96% electrification, yet 66% of the country still relies on firewood. Only 0.5% of households use electricity for cooking due to poor grid reliability and high costs. To meet 2030 targets, Nepal must shift from "connecting wires" to making clean energy affordable and reliable.

5min

Tags:

Renewable Energy

Energy Policy

Adity Sapkota

08/04/2026 3:51 AM

Policy Brief

माडी क्षेत्रमा मानव–वन्यजन्तु द्वन्द्व न्यूनीकरणका लागि डिजिटल सूचना तथा सतर्कता प्रणाली विकास सम्बन्धी नीति संक्षेप

यो नीति संक्षेपले माडीमा वन्यजन्तुको आक्रमण रोक्न डिजिटल सतर्कता पोर्टलको प्रस्ताव गरेको छ। यसले GPS र स्वचालित SMS मार्फत तत्काल सूचना प्रवाह गरी मानवीय क्षति घटाउने, निकुञ्ज र समुदायबीच समन्वय बढाउने र डेटा-आधारित पूर्वतयारीमार्फत सुरक्षित सहअस्तित्व कायम गर्ने लक्ष्य राखेको छ।

7 min

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blog

Youth For Reform- NPF

06/04/2026 3:39 PM

Policy Brief

करारका कर्मचारीको व्यवस्थापन तथा नियमन: पारदर्शिता, मेरिटोक्रेसी र जवाफदेहिताको सुनिश्चितता

यस नीतिले नेपालका स्थानीय तहमा व्याप्त अपारदर्शी करार नियुक्ति र राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेपलाई अन्त्य गर्न डिजिटल लोकतन्त्रको अवधारणा प्रस्ताव गर्दछ। एकीकृत डिजिटल पोर्टल, e-contract र कार्यसम्पादनमा आधारित (KPI) प्रणालीमार्फत भर्ना प्रक्रियालाई पारदर्शी र उत्तरदायी बनाउने यसको मुख्य लक्ष्य हो। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाबाट पाइलट परियोजनाका रूपमा सुरु गरिने यो मोडेलले पहुँचका आधारमा नभई प्रविधि र योग्यता (Meritocracy) का आधारमा कर्मचारी व्यवस्थापन गरी सार्वजनिक सेवाको गुणस्तर सुधार्ने मार्गप्रशस्त गर्नेछ।

7 min

Tags:

blog

Youth For Reform- NPF

06/04/2026 6:12 AM

Events

An Information Session on Public Policy and Technology with Prakriti Bhattarai Basnet

On July 18, 2026, National Policy Forum (NPF) organized an information session webinar titled "Public Policy and Purpose: How I Found My Path Around Technology Policy" featuring tech policy expert and Oxford alumna, Prakriti Bhattarai Basnet.

5 min

Tags:

Report

Anweiti Upadhyay

19/07/2026 2:43 PM

Policy Brief

From Degrees to Development: Reorienting Nepal's Higher Education System for a Scientific and Technology-Driven Economy

Comprehensive policy brief with evidence, international benchmarks, and recommendations to close Nepal's technological manpower gap and align higher education with long-term economic transformation.

5 min

Tags:

Education

STEM

National Policy Forum

21/05/2026 2:23 AM

Economic Reform & Governance

Nepal Government Policies and Programs for the Fiscal Year 2083/84

The government’s roadmap for FY 2083/84 focuses on good governance and economic recovery, driven by a 100-point reform agenda and a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption to ensure sustainable social justice

5min

Tags:

Economic Reform

Governance

National Policy Forum

13/05/2026 2:17 PM

Policy Brief

Nepal's Seven Ordinances of 2083: Reform Agenda or Democratic Shortcut?

A quick breakdown of the seven ordinances introduced to reform governance, regulate cooperatives, and improve public systems

7 min

Tags:

policy

National Policy Forum

06/05/2026 3:15 AM

Digital Rights

Digital Platforms in the Internet Age: Who Controls What We See Online?

Digital Platforms in the Internet Age explores how Big Tech has become the "de facto regulator" of global speech. It examines the shift from public law to private algorithms, where corporate terms often override constitutional rights. To ensure digital fairness, the piece advocates for a multi-stakeholder approach—uniting the state, platforms, and civil society to protect user rights and transparency.

7 min

Tags:

Platform Governance

Digital platform

Sanjina Kshetri

02/05/2026 6:07 PM

Energy Policy

Wires, Water, and Willpower: The Evolution of Energy Policy in Nepal

A historical analysis of Nepal’s electricity sector, tracing how institutional frameworks, private sector integration, and regulatory evolution have shaped the energy landscape. Discover how policy has acted as the steering wheel for Nepal's journey from darkness to a power-exporting future.

7 min

Tags:

blog

Energy Policy

Electricity

Sandip Paudel

20/04/2026 1:56 PM

Opinion

Abolishing Exams Is Not the Answer: Nepal's Hasty Retreat from Assessment

Abolishing exams for Grades 1–5 without a solid plan risks hiding "learning poverty" and setting students up for future failure. Instead of total removal, Nepal should implement a phased pilot program and reform assessments to focus on critical thinking.

7 min

Tags:

Education

Yogesh Dhungana

17/04/2026 2:48 AM

Energy Policy

Nepal’s Energy Transition Gap: A Push Towards Clean Energy

Nepal has 96% electrification, yet 66% of the country still relies on firewood. Only 0.5% of households use electricity for cooking due to poor grid reliability and high costs. To meet 2030 targets, Nepal must shift from "connecting wires" to making clean energy affordable and reliable.

5min

Tags:

Renewable Energy

Energy Policy

Adity Sapkota

08/04/2026 3:51 AM

Policy Brief

माडी क्षेत्रमा मानव–वन्यजन्तु द्वन्द्व न्यूनीकरणका लागि डिजिटल सूचना तथा सतर्कता प्रणाली विकास सम्बन्धी नीति संक्षेप

यो नीति संक्षेपले माडीमा वन्यजन्तुको आक्रमण रोक्न डिजिटल सतर्कता पोर्टलको प्रस्ताव गरेको छ। यसले GPS र स्वचालित SMS मार्फत तत्काल सूचना प्रवाह गरी मानवीय क्षति घटाउने, निकुञ्ज र समुदायबीच समन्वय बढाउने र डेटा-आधारित पूर्वतयारीमार्फत सुरक्षित सहअस्तित्व कायम गर्ने लक्ष्य राखेको छ।

7 min

Tags:

blog

Youth For Reform- NPF

06/04/2026 3:39 PM

Policy Brief

करारका कर्मचारीको व्यवस्थापन तथा नियमन: पारदर्शिता, मेरिटोक्रेसी र जवाफदेहिताको सुनिश्चितता

यस नीतिले नेपालका स्थानीय तहमा व्याप्त अपारदर्शी करार नियुक्ति र राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेपलाई अन्त्य गर्न डिजिटल लोकतन्त्रको अवधारणा प्रस्ताव गर्दछ। एकीकृत डिजिटल पोर्टल, e-contract र कार्यसम्पादनमा आधारित (KPI) प्रणालीमार्फत भर्ना प्रक्रियालाई पारदर्शी र उत्तरदायी बनाउने यसको मुख्य लक्ष्य हो। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाबाट पाइलट परियोजनाका रूपमा सुरु गरिने यो मोडेलले पहुँचका आधारमा नभई प्रविधि र योग्यता (Meritocracy) का आधारमा कर्मचारी व्यवस्थापन गरी सार्वजनिक सेवाको गुणस्तर सुधार्ने मार्गप्रशस्त गर्नेछ।

7 min

Tags:

blog

Youth For Reform- NPF

06/04/2026 6:12 AM

About NPF

The National Policy Forum (NPF) is Nepal's first and premier student-led think tank organization dedicated to educating, informing, and empowering citizens through policy research and effective advocacy. We are a pro-growth, pro-reform, and pro-people institution that places students and young researchers at the vanguard of national policy discourse to encourage intergenerational collaboration for bold reforms, sustained progress and enduring impact.

Our Mission

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We at NPF believe that democracies are strengthened only when the people are empowered. Our mission is to work with the public to understand what works and shape what matters. NPF brings forward innovative ideas and solutions through research and effective policy designs to respond to the most pressing needs of our societies. We envision plans, dialogues and actions for national prosperity and nation building with the people, for the people.

Latest Posts

06 May 2026

Nepal's Seven Ordinances of 2083: Reform Agenda or Democratic Shortcut?

A quick breakdown of the seven ordinances introduced to reform governance, regulate cooperatives, and improve public systems

21 May 2026

From Degrees to Development: Reorienting Nepal's Higher Education System for a Scientific and Technology-Driven Economy

Comprehensive policy brief with evidence, international benchmarks, and recommendations to close Nepal's technological manpower gap and align higher education with long-term economic transformation.

13 May 2026

Nepal Government Policies and Programs for the Fiscal Year 2083/84

The government’s roadmap for FY 2083/84 focuses on good governance and economic recovery, driven by a 100-point reform agenda and a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption to ensure sustainable social justice

06 May 2026

Nepal's Seven Ordinances of 2083: Reform Agenda or Democratic Shortcut?

A quick breakdown of the seven ordinances introduced to reform governance, regulate cooperatives, and improve public systems

21 May 2026

From Degrees to Development: Reorienting Nepal's Higher Education System for a Scientific and Technology-Driven Economy

Comprehensive policy brief with evidence, international benchmarks, and recommendations to close Nepal's technological manpower gap and align higher education with long-term economic transformation.

13 May 2026

Nepal Government Policies and Programs for the Fiscal Year 2083/84

The government’s roadmap for FY 2083/84 focuses on good governance and economic recovery, driven by a 100-point reform agenda and a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption to ensure sustainable social justice

06 May 2026

Nepal's Seven Ordinances of 2083: Reform Agenda or Democratic Shortcut?

A quick breakdown of the seven ordinances introduced to reform governance, regulate cooperatives, and improve public systems

19 Jul 2026

An Information Session on Public Policy and Technology with Prakriti Bhattarai Basnet

On July 18, 2026, National Policy Forum (NPF) organized an information session webinar titled "Public Policy and Purpose: How I Found My Path Around Technology Policy" featuring tech policy expert and Oxford alumna, Prakriti Bhattarai Basnet.

21 May 2026

From Degrees to Development: Reorienting Nepal's Higher Education System for a Scientific and Technology-Driven Economy

Comprehensive policy brief with evidence, international benchmarks, and recommendations to close Nepal's technological manpower gap and align higher education with long-term economic transformation.

13 May 2026

Nepal Government Policies and Programs for the Fiscal Year 2083/84

The government’s roadmap for FY 2083/84 focuses on good governance and economic recovery, driven by a 100-point reform agenda and a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption to ensure sustainable social justice

06 May 2026

Nepal's Seven Ordinances of 2083: Reform Agenda or Democratic Shortcut?

A quick breakdown of the seven ordinances introduced to reform governance, regulate cooperatives, and improve public systems

Our Team

Our dedicated team from across Nepal brings together a wealth of expertise and accomplishments in research, analysis, and publishing. At NPF, we are committed to driving informed public discourse and fostering active citizenship across Nepal.

Krisha Timilsina

Program Officer

Milan Jung Katuwal

Founder and Executive Director

Sadichchha Silwal

Head of Legal Research

Yogesh Dhungana

Researcher

Amit Khanal

Researcher

Krisha Timilsina

Program Officer

Milan Jung Katuwal

Founder and Executive Director

Sadichchha Silwal

Head of Legal Research

Yogesh Dhungana

Researcher

Amit Khanal

Researcher

Krisha Timilsina

Program Officer

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