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November Analysis – National Security and Climate Change
Nepali delegation led by PM Deuba attended the World Leaders’ Summit (WLS) for the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) summit on climate change in Glasgow on November 2. At the COP26, Deuba urged world leaders to recognize climate vulnerability in the Himalayas and to put the mountain agenda at high priority. Nepal also submitted a…
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News Digest: National Security & Climate Change (January 13 – 19, 2022)
According to the Former Minister J.P Gupta, inclusion of only 8 districts in the Madhesh Province impacts the identity of Madhesi communities in other districts. The Interim Constitution…
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News Digest: International Relations & Foreign Affairs (January 13 – 19, 2022)
Traders and businesspersons protested the undeclared border blockade in Kerung and Tatopani checkpoints in Kathmandu on January 12. As per the customs office, only nine trucks from Kerung…
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Democracy and Governance
November Analysis: Domestic Politics & Governance
The month of November saw the general convention of CPN UML, where K.P Sharma Oli was elected as party president. There also was an unopposed acquisition of political positions by Oli’s five lieutenants, and Oli’s mechanism for consolidation of power by attempting unopposed elections and silencing dissenting voices. To protest against Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher…
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October Analysis: Domestic Politics and Governance
The month of October was marked by cabinet expansion and CPN-UML’s statute conventions. Other remarkable incidences followed the resignation of newly appointed minister Gajendra Hamal as a result of criticism, vacant ministerial and other positions, party competition for these positions, and CPN-UML’s general dissatisfaction with the Deuba government and their attempts to curtail proper parliamentary…
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Economy and Development
November Analysis: Economy and Development
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) launched the highly anticipated National Payment Switch (NPS) in a bid to ease digital payments and services across the nation. Similarly, Nepali coffee also recorded an increased demand and presence in the international market. Moreover, the National Telecommunication Authority (NTA) revealed an expanding coverage of the 4G services across the nation.…
October Analysis: Economy and Development
The Minister of Foreign Affairs appealed his Chinese counterpart to re-open Nepal-China trade and transit points. In terms of domestic events, increment of industrial income, opening up of cross-border tourism for overland Indian tourist across Birjung-Raxaul border point and the collaboration between Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) and the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce…
Federalism
November Analysis: Federal Affairs
Federal and provincial government’s functioning has been compromised by the long shadow of political turmoil. The opposition to the previous KP Oli government, Nepali Congress, is now the main party, but there is no sign of calm as the party is busy with the distribution of power-sharing. The politics brought forth by the party split…
October Analysis: Federal Affairs
The country has been facing political turmoil for the last year and it reached extremes in dissatisfaction when former Prime Minister (PM) KP Oli unconstitutionally dissolved the federal parliament two times within six months, the ripples of which is still affecting federal and provincial government functioning. Province 1 and Bagmati are still in political unrest,…
Gender and Social Inclusion
November Analysis: Human Rights, Gender and Social Inclusion
Nepal conducted its 12th National Census from 11 to 25 November 2021 after the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal, 2015. At least for the next 10 years, political disclosure on inclusion is determined by the census results. There still remains doubts about census ability to conduct such a massive poll without sacrificing quality and…
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October Analysis: Human Rights, Gender and Social Inclusion
The month of October saw cabinet expansion, where, out of twenty-three ministers; six ministerial seats are held by women. The cases of institutional violence made headlines throughout the month. The indiscriminate use of force and abuse of power by police in the name of ‘managing’ the situation have revealed that police brutality is on the…
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International Relation and Foreign Affairs
November Analysis: Global Affairs
United States’ Unclear China Policy has left everyone speculating about the future of the two nations’ relation. Debt trap scare looms in Uganda as China offers a lending hand. Amidst growing dissent towards China, India nonetheless supports the 2022 Winter Olympics to be held at Beijing.
November Analysis: International Relations and Foreign Affairs
Nepal is once again in a tough place geopolitically. The congress led government is resetting its bilateral ties with India in multiple fronts. India has also been cooperative and responded positively to Nepal’s effort. Similarly, the US is harping on the endorsement of the MCC through multiple visits of the US officials, while China is…
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