According to data from the US Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey (2022/2023) and Survey of Working Arrangements and Attitudes (Barrero et al. 2020–2023;https://wfhresearch.com/), full days worked from home account for 28 percent of paid workdays in June 2023—four times the estimated share for 2019.
By Bimal Khatiwada Dec 05, 2024
Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects everyone, but not everyone equally. The impacts of rising temperatures, increased frequency of extreme weather events, shifting rainfall patterns, and sea-level rise disproportionately affect the most vulnerable segments of society.
By Bimal Khatiwada Nov 10, 2024
The journey toward gender equality in Nepal is ongoing, fraught with challenges but also filled with opportunities for change. The existing legal frameworks (DRRM Act and Policy, Local Government Operation Act, the DRR National Strategic Action Plan) provide a strong foundation, but their implementation and the cultural shifts required for real progress are still lacking.
By Bimal Khatiwada Oct 28, 2024
Nepal's journey toward effective disaster risk reduction is marked by significant milestones and achievements, particularly in light of the Sendai Framework’s guiding principles.
By Bimal Khatiwada Sep 24, 2024
Nepal's development journey has been marked by a long history of attempts to address its socioeconomic challenges. Over the past century, from the early periodic plans to the present, the government has established permanent institutions and technical resources in its 77 provinces.
By Bimal Khatiwada Sep 08, 2024