Opinion
Not Just Deadline Overrun
Even minor aircraft repairs costs a fortune. Just about a week ago there was a serious incident involving an Ariana jet throwing a dust storm as the B737 overran runway at Khost (KHT) as its rear rubbed against the terrain. Thankfully, it still managed to get airborne even after tearing the perimeter fence.
By Hemant Arjyal Aug 31, 2024
In the Asia-Pacific region, countries are turning increasingly toward their neighbours for ideas on sustainable development
Unlike the traditional “donor country – beneficiary country” relationships, South-South Cooperation is more like a collaboration between countriesand has significantly evolved as a proven method for one country in Asia and the Pacific to learn from another that has overcome similar developmental challenges in its own recent history.
By Jong-Jin Kim Aug 28, 2024
Rejuvenating Environmentalism In South Asia
Globally, things are not much better either. When it comes to violent conflicts such as Ukraine or Gaza, international organizations such as the UN seem powerless to do anything (except when it was big powers misusing UN’s legitimacy in Korea or Afghanistan).
By Dipak Gyawali Aug 21, 2024
World Humanitarian Day 2024: Committing to Peace and Accountability
As of 2024, over 362 million people worldwide need humanitarian assistance, according to the UN OCHA. This figure reflects the growing scale of crises globally, driven by conflict, natural disasters, and other challenges.
By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Aug 19, 2024
Religious Cultural Potentiality of Tourism in Humla
Among different dimensions of Nepalese development, tourism is one which can be a basic livelihood mode in Humla and generally in Karnali province. Progress in Mt. Kailash (6714m) and lake Manasarovar with Nepal’s nearest border Tibet China along its residues of the Jadan and Khasan cultures with them will transform into modernity.
By Prof. Dr. Prem Sharma Aug 18, 2024
Nepal Makes History with First Female Chief Secretary and Shortest Tenure
The Civil Service Act provides for a term of three years for the Chief Secretary, while other senior roles, such as Secretary, are designated for five years. Gadtaula's tenure is markedly shorter compared to her male predecessors.
By Arya Kharel Aug 18, 2024
Finance for theNet-Zero Transition Must Maximize and Share Benefits Equitably
To create opportunities for inclusive and sustainable growth, ADB works with partners to implement robust policy frameworks, enhance institutional capacities and engage stakeholders through participatory processes.
By Masatsugu Asakawa Aug 15, 2024
Global2Local : Rethinking Economic Growth: A New Paradigm For Right To Development In Nepal
Nepal, a landlocked country in South Asia, has historically relied on agriculture, remittances, and tourism as the main pillars of its economy. Despite its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, the country remains one of the least developed in the region.
By Bhanu Parajuli Aug 11, 2024
Improvement Of EIA Report: Need For A Clarity
As understood from the last four-and-half decades, EIA report is multi-stakeholder owned. Although the project proponent prepares it, project beneficiaries and affected communities are well informed about the benefits and adverse impacts of the project on the environment, people and resources and proposed measures to enhance beneficial and mitigate the adverse impacts.
By Batu Uprety Aug 11, 2024
The Rot Overhead
Investigating an air crash is an elaborately complicated process requiring looking at numerous aspects, but the availability of modern flight data recorders (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder CVR has made it possible to make a very detailed post mortem to find the root cause. It is extremely rare to find a pilot survive a major accident.
By Hemant Arjyal Aug 03, 2024
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