Interview
“Work For Every Child By Choice, Not Chance” Kamala Thapa
Having spent almost three decades in the social welfare sector, KAMALA THAPA, who spent fifteen years between 1994 and 2011 as the country director of Marie Stopes International Nepal, is now the Chairperson of Sunaulo Parivar Nepal (SPN). Thapa has
By A Correspondent Oct 15, 2015
We Need To Take The Madheshi On BoardDr.Shekhar Koirala
Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala, elected as lawmaker from Morang district, was insisting on the need to avert the present situation, urging the party leaders to accommodate the Madheshi leaders in the process. Dr. Koirala spoke to NEW SPOT
By A Correspondent Oct 15, 2015
“Nepal Should Work For Energy Sufficiency”
Ambika Prasad Adhikari, Dr. Des., AICP, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA and Patron, NRNA Int'l Coordination Council (ICC), is now in Kathmandu. Adhikari, who is also known for his expertise on urban planning, spoke to KESHAB POUDEL o
By A Correspondent Oct 14, 2015
“NAP Is Only Next To NAPA”
As Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment launched a process of to formulate and implement the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) on 18 September; senior agro-economist Naresh Sharma of Climate Change Management Division spoke to New Spotlight o
By A Correspondent Sep 26, 2015
“Given Opportunity, Civil Servants Can Solve Problems”
Having served for more than two decades in civil service in various positions, Secretary at the Election Commission SARADA PRASAD TRITAL has developed a rich experience as a civil servant. As the country recently celebrated the Civil Service Day, Tri
By A Correspondent Sep 26, 2015
Will Nepal's new constitution bring political stability?
Dr. George Varughese, Nepal country representative for The Asia Foundation and senior visiting scholar and professor at the University of Wyoming, warns that unless the country's leaders agree to also address the needs of Nepal's women
By A Correspondent Sep 26, 2015
“We Are Ready To Negotiation”
At a time when Nepal’s southern part is burning with massive agitation against the constitution and Prime Minister Sushil Koirala is heading for New York to participate in UN General Assembly, CPN-UML leader K.P. Sharma Oli spoke briefly to media at
By A Correspondent Sep 26, 2015
'I Don't Feel The International Community Or Nepal's Neighbors' Approach Has Failed In Nepal' US Ambassador Peter Bodde
Outgoing US ambassador to Nepal, PETER BODDE speaking to New Spotlight on the eve of his departure, said that he believed Nepal had a bright future ahead of it. Bodde said that Nepal's current political chaos was temporary and that the solution to th
By A Correspondent Sep 16, 2015
“Federalism Proposed Without Studies” Prem Sharma
With long innings in rural development and decentralization, Professor Dr. Prem Sharma is a well-known figure in his field. As Nepal has been transforming itself to a federal structure, Sharma, executive Secretary General of Association of District D
By A Correspondent Sep 13, 2015
"We Want To Invest The Money In Productive Infrastructure"
After working for more than three decades in the banking and development sectors, including service as a decentralization expert in United Nations in Afghanistan and Nepal, chief executive officer of Citizen Investment Trust, Ram Krishna Pokharel, wh
By A Correspondent Sep 12, 2015
“SNRTP Is A Gender Friendly Project”
After the completion of the first annual review meeting of the western region, Ashok Kumar Jha, Deputy Program Coordinator of Project for Strengthening the National Rural Transport Program (SNRTP) spoke to New Spotlight on various issues.
By A Correspondent Sep 11, 2015
“Upper Tamakoshi Damage Manageable”
With a long experience in the hydropower sector, BIGYAN P. SHRESTHA is now at the helm of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited and Upper Tamakosi Hydroelectric Project. The earthquakes of April and May 2015 have damaged the Project. Its chief Shrestha
By A Correspondent Sep 11, 2015
“INGOs, GOs Both Have Their Role”
RAJENDRA MULMI, chairperson of Association of INGOs in Nepal (AIN), and country director of Search for Common Ground, spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues regarding the role of INGOs in Nepal’s development process and rescue, relief and rehabilit
By A Correspondent Aug 28, 2015
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